| 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 | $77.41 | 7.855% | $83.4906 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.74 | 6.699% | $176.8429 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.41 | 10.189% | $237.3581 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 10.680% | $275.0066 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.26 | 5.393% | $254.2712 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.71 | 4.370% | $143.7279 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.86 | 9.114% | $17.3055 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.86 | $1,188.0028 | $1,188.01 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.00 | |