| 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 | $97.50 | 9.230% | $106.4993 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.35 | 5.680% | $110.2771 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.94 | 10.400% | $71.6938 | $71.69 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.52 | 10.660% | $196.4436 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.82 | 4.463% | $257.8356 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.65 | 7.513% | $170.5694 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 13.498% | $263.9282 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.32 | $1,177.2470 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.30 | $1,177.20 | |