| 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 | $160.30 | 7.573% | $172.4395 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.35 | 3.577% | $186.8011 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 7.271% | $252.8485 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.93 | 9.754% | $41.6297 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.50 | 8.583% | $245.9405 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 7.727% | $216.2296 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.68 | 9.451% | $65.3204 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.19 | $1,181.2093 | $1,181.21 | $1,181.25 | $1,181.00 | |