| 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 | $176.78 | 12.140% | $198.2411 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 4.673% | $168.4189 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.48 | 10.289% | $168.1687 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.49 | 6.477% | $206.0223 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.51 | 6.307% | $54.7587 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.75 | 10.671% | $186.7573 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 7.360% | $261.5934 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.57 | $1,243.9604 | $1,243.96 | $1,243.90 | $1,244.00 | |