| 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 | $175.65 | 8.580% | $190.7208 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.67 | 12.345% | $80.5177 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 7.223% | $38.3751 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.35 | 5.770% | $18.3511 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.43 | 8.342% | $255.0696 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.50 | 13.790% | $35.8439 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.58 | 4.421% | $220.934 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.97 | $839.8122 | $839.81 | $839.80 | $839.80 | |