| 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 | $178.50 | 8.253% | $193.2316 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.56 | 3.756% | $213.2808 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.30 | 7.408% | $210.8419 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.98 | 6.799% | $180.469 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.62 | 3.578% | $85.5761 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.48 | 10.126% | $211.9705 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.94 | 13.807% | $86.425 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.38 | $1,181.7949 | $1,181.80 | $1,181.85 | $1,181.80 | |