| 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 | $178.88 | 10.463% | $197.5962 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.69 | 3.544% | $104.2585 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.26 | 11.478% | $6.9785 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.94 | 7.295% | $85.7716 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.65 | 9.403% | $11.6514 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 4.676% | $83.6885 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.50 | 6.420% | $19.6877 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.87 | $509.6324 | $509.64 | $509.65 | $509.80 | |