| 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 | $166.80 | 8.706% | $181.3216 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.30 | 6.668% | $175.2555 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 7.213% | $186.4541 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.29 | 12.371% | $200.3463 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.76 | 8.300% | $174.1031 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.72 | 8.741% | $125.8351 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.98 | 5.811% | $244.4022 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.76 | $1,287.7179 | $1,287.72 | $1,287.70 | $1,287.70 | |