| 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 | $180.63 | 3.233% | $186.4698 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.83 | 5.842% | $118.3631 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 8.383% | $214.5767 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.32 | 6.345% | $80.0991 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.57 | 9.340% | $125.2708 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.80 | 7.685% | $190.3871 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.28 | 13.580% | $179.7744 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.41 | $1,094.9410 | $1,094.94 | $1,094.90 | $1,095.10 | |