| 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 | $178.73 | 6.567% | $190.4672 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 13.473% | $131.3337 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.85 | 4.792% | $61.6701 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.26 | 11.530% | $9.2124 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.59 | 12.586% | $19.8039 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.92 | 10.604% | $177.984 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.79 | 3.861% | $246.9711 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.88 | $837.4424 | $837.43 | $837.40 | $837.50 | |