| 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 | $164.50 | 9.296% | $179.7919 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.44 | 3.758% | $107.3273 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.88 | 8.213% | $157.8611 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.32 | 13.189% | $185.9922 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.25 | 6.632% | $242.3212 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.51 | 11.360% | $256.6959 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.66 | 13.733% | $232.766 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.56 | $1,362.7556 | $1,362.76 | $1,362.75 | $1,362.80 | |