| 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 | $174.89 | 3.112% | $180.3326 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.39 | 8.272% | $242.9515 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 9.437% | $267.5078 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.97 | 4.837% | $218.0295 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.55 | 4.519% | $196.0254 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.53 | 9.819% | $223.5146 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.92 | 3.563% | $143.8697 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.69 | $1,472.2311 | $1,472.23 | $1,472.25 | $1,472.20 | |