| 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 | $169.96 | 6.364% | $180.7763 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.39 | 6.868% | $187.4358 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.68 | 7.684% | $217.1771 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.69 | 3.734% | $232.0426 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 9.745% | $40.3203 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.41 | 7.582% | $86.5067 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.27 | 4.842% | $194.2408 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.14 | $1,138.4996 | $1,138.51 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.40 | |