| 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 | $174.29 | 3.561% | $180.4965 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.81 | 3.225% | $30.7714 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.50 | 6.363% | $245.1667 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 12.620% | $269.9839 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.78 | 7.439% | $164.1453 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.69 | 7.740% | $211.9138 | $211.91 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.38 | 10.196% | $195.4657 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.18 | $1,297.9433 | $1,297.95 | $1,297.90 | $1,298.00 | |