| 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 | $246.35 | 8.728% | $267.8514 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.70 | 4.125% | $179.8239 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.31 | 8.420% | $131.5243 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.33 | 7.863% | $10.0636 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.63 | 8.137% | $69.8889 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.50 | 11.861% | $211.9766 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.50 | 7.568% | $224.2793 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.32 | $1,095.4080 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.40 | $1,095.50 | |