| 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 | $170.50 | 8.717% | $185.3625 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.95 | 6.219% | $77.4868 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.98 | 11.865% | $275.1655 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 5.470% | $164.8496 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.39 | 9.393% | $246.5609 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.47 | 8.800% | $199.6154 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 12.235% | $155.2771 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.94 | $1,304.3178 | $1,304.33 | $1,304.30 | $1,304.40 | |