| 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 | $176.44 | 3.851% | $183.2347 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.60 | 3.312% | $248.5687 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.60 | 12.800% | $182.2848 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.37 | 5.720% | $79.6812 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.85 | 8.270% | $20.4089 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 5.648% | $222.2623 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 9.810% | $268.5513 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.80 | $1,204.9919 | $1,204.98 | $1,205.00 | $1,205.10 | |