| 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 | $77.50 | 6.410% | $82.4678 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.58 | 6.873% | $242.1528 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.74 | 8.810% | $175.9893 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.33 | 8.355% | $221.4018 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.25 | 10.776% | $273.8937 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.47 | 4.384% | $122.6199 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.29 | 7.748% | $15.3972 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.16 | $1,133.9225 | $1,133.92 | $1,133.90 | $1,134.00 | |