| 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 | $77.98 | 6.553% | $83.09 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.54 | 12.870% | $271.4975 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 8.862% | $218.4643 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.29 | 8.350% | $205.0957 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.30 | 12.701% | $57.8156 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.99 | 3.483% | $191.4332 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.67 | 13.674% | $128.0765 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.45 | $1,155.4728 | $1,155.48 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 | |