| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.72 | 3.825% | $180.3648 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.25 | 8.163% | $177.6577 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 3.283% | $215.4277 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.35 | 7.675% | $158.6591 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.83 | 9.247% | $76.2872 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.65 | 8.452% | $232.7922 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.37 | 8.591% | $140.4842 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.75 | $1,181.6729 | $1,181.67 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.80 | |