| 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 | $175.75 | 3.702% | $182.2563 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.38 | 6.499% | $215.5327 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.46 | 9.819% | $187.1975 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 8.488% | $266.8588 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.69 | 10.294% | $141.9373 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.27 | 10.249% | $10.2201 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.27 | 13.203% | $172.3742 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.80 | $1,176.3769 | $1,176.38 | $1,176.35 | $1,176.40 | |