| 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 | $161.85 | 8.175% | $175.0812 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.80 | 13.199% | $31.4693 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.73 | 11.424% | $102.2092 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 12.840% | $278.6358 | $278.64 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.47 | 7.334% | $128.2319 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 7.641% | $95.7467 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.84 | 9.850% | $216.2287 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.57 | $1,027.6028 | $1,027.61 | $1,027.65 | $1,027.50 | |