| 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 | $177.50 | 8.592% | $192.7508 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.77 | 4.351% | $186.5483 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.85 | 13.539% | $139.4827 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.78 | 10.546% | $179.9468 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.69 | 11.403% | $231.3729 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.37 | 13.751% | $138.0596 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.41 | 9.695% | $209.9672 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.37 | $1,278.1283 | $1,278.13 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.20 | |