| 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 | $83.31 | 6.175% | $88.4544 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.77 | 7.281% | $196.0775 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 11.572% | $39.4407 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.81 | 10.784% | $229.1124 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.46 | 9.413% | $271.8475 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.87 | 11.172% | $224.4229 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.79 | 10.726% | $228.9703 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.36 | $1,278.3257 | $1,278.32 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.30 | |