| 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 | $178.71 | 8.425% | $193.7663 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.62 | 5.578% | $178.0256 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.95 | 11.509% | $268.6809 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.59 | 6.461% | $24.0495 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.75 | 3.150% | $39.9706 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 4.384% | $135.2817 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.63 | 6.478% | $57.1042 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.85 | $896.8788 | $896.88 | $896.90 | $896.90 | |