| 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 | $162.52 | 9.625% | $178.1626 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.96 | 8.437% | $81.2844 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 13.556% | $250.3456 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.63 | 10.443% | $249.1925 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 8.813% | $260.4657 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.86 | 3.718% | $52.751 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.33 | 8.252% | $208.2011 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.13 | $1,280.4029 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.50 | |