| 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 | $178.33 | 10.670% | $197.3578 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.29 | 4.552% | $138.3118 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.96 | 11.776% | $61.4321 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.33 | 6.674% | $37.6879 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.39 | 5.857% | $88.2742 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.60 | 13.585% | $177.8741 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 6.607% | $140.3801 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.58 | $841.3180 | $841.31 | $841.30 | $841.40 | |