| 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 | $178.40 | 8.503% | $193.5694 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 7.222% | $42.2991 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.26 | 10.781% | $63.4332 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 8.134% | $15.6686 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.43 | 3.117% | $134.4955 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.36 | 9.866% | $25.6647 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.73 | 10.257% | $37.1897 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.12 | $512.3202 | $512.32 | $512.30 | $512.40 | |