| 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 | $174.71 | 3.375% | $180.6065 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 7.417% | $173.6933 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 6.260% | $152.3237 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.26 | 13.490% | $282.8852 | $282.89 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.28 | 4.822% | $70.5242 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.91 | 12.636% | $247.6978 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.67 | 3.589% | $121.8932 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.88 | $1,229.6239 | $1,229.62 | $1,229.60 | $1,229.60 | |