| 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 | $165.84 | 6.175% | $176.0806 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.62 | 6.591% | $234.0952 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.32 | 12.711% | $54.462 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.32 | 11.488% | $68.3644 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 7.400% | $219.7297 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.54 | 7.179% | $177.4241 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 4.263% | $78.5934 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.61 | $1,008.7494 | $1,008.74 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.80 | |