| 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 | $170.76 | 5.688% | $180.4728 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.79 | 7.263% | $176.7587 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.57 | 11.165% | $206.2889 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.27 | 7.747% | $164.0664 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.97 | 9.493% | $274.7946 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.82 | 11.741% | $156.2363 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.94 | 7.733% | $122.751 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.12 | $1,281.3687 | $1,281.37 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.50 | |