| 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 | $179.95 | 3.488% | $186.2267 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.61 | 7.343% | $214.2674 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.44 | 7.570% | $203.7806 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.48 | 5.679% | $70.2554 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.79 | 6.812% | $142.9038 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.75 | 7.199% | $237.7138 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.37 | 8.305% | $90.2939 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.39 | $1,145.4416 | $1,145.44 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.50 | |