| 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 | $77.96 | 7.578% | $83.8678 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.99 | 6.305% | $192.4014 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 12.104% | $265.3165 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.84 | 5.692% | $232.3533 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.35 | 5.151% | $215.9276 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.90 | 6.770% | $52.2105 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.68 | 8.137% | $135.9066 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.39 | $1,177.9837 | $1,177.99 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.00 | |