| 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 | $162.84 | 10.828% | $180.4723 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 10.872% | $87.4891 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.67 | 9.868% | $263.3206 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 10.242% | $108.8199 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.86 | 6.466% | $31.7907 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.73 | 4.323% | $109.2575 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 3.755% | $51.2446 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.11 | $832.3947 | $832.39 | $832.35 | $832.40 | |