| 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 | $175.50 | 3.602% | $181.8215 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.44 | 12.317% | $274.5477 | $274.55 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.79 | 12.792% | $157.6719 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.38 | 7.192% | $246.9489 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.44 | 5.574% | $215.8355 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.29 | 6.811% | $111.3932 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.41 | 4.778% | $220.4634 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.25 | $1,408.6821 | $1,408.68 | $1,408.65 | $1,408.60 | |