| 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 | $178.75 | 13.441% | $202.7758 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.27 | 4.522% | $17.0057 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.46 | 8.144% | $237.3328 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.81 | 4.696% | $242.6958 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 10.305% | $40.6253 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.70 | 13.526% | $33.7172 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.43 | 6.609% | $79.3491 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.25 | $853.5017 | $853.52 | $853.55 | $853.40 | |