| 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 | $168.31 | 7.399% | $180.7633 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.74 | 5.750% | $260.9276 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.65 | 10.343% | $271.0576 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.75 | 6.667% | $63.7335 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.53 | 7.176% | $199.9154 | $199.92 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.77 | 4.127% | $68.4843 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.51 | 10.719% | $132.3203 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.26 | $1,177.2020 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | |