| 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 | $160.37 | 10.231% | $176.7775 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.40 | 13.850% | $115.4439 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.57 | 3.745% | $257.8789 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.56 | 8.860% | $172.6084 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.79 | 3.435% | $87.7025 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.33 | 12.150% | $197.7541 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 8.537% | $272.1782 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.79 | $1,280.3435 | $1,280.34 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 | |