| 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 | $174.32 | 3.698% | $180.7664 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 7.729% | $190.2386 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.73 | 13.550% | $48.5199 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.81 | 13.221% | $276.0441 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.42 | 6.699% | $256.5257 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.64 | 10.862% | $234.6283 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.89 | 11.272% | $138.9676 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.40 | $1,325.6906 | $1,325.70 | $1,325.70 | $1,325.60 | |