| 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 | $161.32 | 9.577% | $176.7696 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.48 | 5.443% | $258.8415 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.76 | 10.701% | $9.6974 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.80 | 13.521% | $240.4375 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.97 | 10.280% | $35.2565 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.38 | 8.404% | $104.4798 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.59 | 3.111% | $257.3547 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.30 | $1,082.8370 | $1,082.84 | $1,082.85 | $1,082.90 | |