| 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 | $173.98 | 3.615% | $180.2694 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.53 | 6.503% | $79.3767 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.55 | 9.763% | $215.7392 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.82 | 3.515% | $222.3709 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.71 | 12.139% | $250.8662 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 13.745% | $161.5065 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.92 | 8.478% | $202.7671 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.50 | $1,312.8960 | $1,312.91 | $1,312.85 | $1,313.00 | |