| 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 | $180.72 | 9.708% | $198.2643 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 6.695% | $47.3299 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.66 | 8.849% | $179.2308 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.32 | 8.300% | $140.0536 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.80 | 12.843% | $275.1112 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.29 | 9.506% | $260.9418 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.37 | 13.363% | $112.6488 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.52 | $1,213.5804 | $1,213.57 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.50 | |