| 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 | $174.95 | 3.830% | $181.6506 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 8.746% | $243.5693 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.36 | 13.727% | $141.4309 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.54 | 4.525% | $64.3247 | $64.32 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.57 | 4.794% | $241.6235 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.40 | 6.788% | $220.4104 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.59 | 3.553% | $187.0064 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.39 | $1,280.0158 | $1,280.01 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.00 | |