| 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 | $174.96 | 12.678% | $197.1414 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.50 | 4.371% | $177.9526 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.58 | 10.161% | $139.4418 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 4.403% | $51.9196 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.46 | 11.121% | $53.8492 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.70 | 8.796% | $198.7703 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.90 | 8.360% | $21.5636 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.83 | $840.6385 | $840.63 | $840.60 | $840.60 | |