| 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 | $75.76 | 8.465% | $82.1731 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.28 | 8.159% | $254.4765 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.50 | 9.497% | $187.7874 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.85 | 6.585% | $119.2153 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.45 | 13.374% | $183.0423 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.81 | 12.542% | $194.4838 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.75 | 12.593% | $166.3562 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.40 | $1,187.5346 | $1,187.54 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.60 | |