| 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 | $172.62 | 4.486% | $180.3637 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.74 | 11.872% | $260.3709 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.32 | 9.337% | $264.9454 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.54 | 6.661% | $237.3634 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 10.280% | $267.2084 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.29 | 5.504% | $142.7364 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.78 | 7.277% | $198.2264 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,432.59 | $1,551.2146 | $1,551.22 | $1,551.20 | $1,551.20 | |