| 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 | $80.62 | 3.273% | $83.2587 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.37 | 7.266% | $176.3131 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.80 | 9.207% | $259.6942 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.61 | 9.516% | $149.6098 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.86 | 10.458% | $239.5392 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 4.494% | $260.9842 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.38 | 7.669% | $10.0994 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.40 | $1,179.4986 | $1,179.49 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.50 | |