| 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 | $176.50 | 6.613% | $188.1719 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.26 | 7.760% | $110.1954 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 5.421% | $262.8883 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.66 | 9.178% | $10.5466 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.48 | 8.268% | $82.8034 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.73 | 10.174% | $276.2393 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.86 | 7.667% | $247.4834 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.86 | $1,178.3283 | $1,178.33 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.30 | |