| 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 | $178.77 | 6.142% | $189.7501 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.51 | 13.565% | $251.5578 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 9.523% | $270.3466 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.58 | 12.478% | $90.6348 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.27 | 7.660% | $144.5551 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.67 | 12.182% | $177.9992 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.45 | 8.668% | $59.1697 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.09 | $1,184.0133 | $1,184.02 | $1,184.00 | $1,184.10 | |