| 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 | $78.37 | 5.500% | $82.6804 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 3.640% | $184.7487 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.55 | 12.314% | $180.3201 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.68 | 11.770% | $233.2416 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.46 | 5.593% | $244.4056 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.75 | 7.469% | $9.4035 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.94 | 3.546% | $61.03 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.01 | $995.8299 | $995.83 | $995.85 | $995.70 | |