| 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 | $178.98 | 10.634% | $198.0127 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.26 | 5.175% | $146.4667 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.45 | 5.866% | $239.7336 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.61 | 8.224% | $43.9498 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.69 | 10.835% | $62.8324 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.31 | 6.763% | $19.5483 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.33 | 11.567% | $97.4315 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.63 | $807.9750 | $807.97 | $808.00 | $807.80 | |