| 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 | $235.50 | 8.619% | $255.7977 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 8.619% | $177.679 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.54 | 5.132% | $79.4167 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.73 | 7.649% | $268.8318 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.91 | 8.589% | $155.1845 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.88 | 12.865% | $110.4723 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.41 | 5.274% | $179.3974 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.55 | $1,226.7794 | $1,226.78 | $1,226.80 | $1,226.80 | |