| 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 | $174.73 | 3.266% | $180.4367 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.90 | 4.112% | $215.4077 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.52 | 4.872% | $38.2993 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.62 | 8.794% | $214.9987 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.55 | 11.821% | $140.3913 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.41 | 8.383% | $112.0789 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.58 | 12.343% | $274.7685 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.31 | $1,176.3811 | $1,176.39 | $1,176.40 | $1,176.40 | |