| 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 | $177.87 | 4.683% | $186.1997 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 6.262% | $19.7435 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.41 | 6.151% | $263.6897 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 9.591% | $184.6499 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 6.838% | $190.6951 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.62 | 3.462% | $214.8078 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.87 | 10.463% | $257.2352 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.33 | $1,317.0209 | $1,317.03 | $1,317.05 | $1,316.90 | |