| 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 | $178.38 | 8.306% | $193.1962 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.39 | 5.766% | $185.503 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.65 | 6.257% | $266.3332 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.56 | 12.515% | $269.5409 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.66 | 9.517% | $150.7611 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.91 | 8.232% | $170.9092 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.57 | 7.230% | $42.4309 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.12 | $1,278.6745 | $1,278.67 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.60 | |