| 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 | $175.81 | 4.869% | $184.3702 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.80 | 13.698% | $218.0728 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.81 | 5.385% | $137.8541 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 10.840% | $58.4903 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.48 | 11.397% | $273.4574 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.30 | 8.572% | $201.1839 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.70 | 10.245% | $224.5691 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.67 | $1,297.9978 | $1,297.99 | $1,297.95 | $1,298.20 | |