| 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 | $168.25 | 5.466% | $177.4465 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.84 | 11.632% | $198.5263 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 3.253% | $16.2933 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.61 | 13.613% | $122.2589 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.30 | 4.570% | $194.8139 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.98 | 4.812% | $40.8557 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.28 | 6.293% | $88.5208 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.04 | $838.7154 | $838.72 | $838.70 | $838.70 | |