| 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 | $78.35 | 5.179% | $82.4077 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.44 | 7.528% | $182.1954 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 11.425% | $227.9533 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.68 | 7.670% | $213.9188 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.51 | 8.208% | $254.8407 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.50 | 12.733% | $79.4768 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.92 | 11.536% | $134.8693 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.98 | $1,175.6620 | $1,175.67 | $1,175.65 | $1,175.70 | |