| 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 | $57.67 | 8.400% | $62.5143 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.62 | 11.434% | $180.0996 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.83 | 8.481% | $259.0852 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.33 | 11.461% | $98.4535 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.70 | 13.799% | $254.5684 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.52 | 10.180% | $239.6635 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.45 | 9.619% | $197.8075 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.12 | $1,292.1920 | $1,292.19 | $1,292.15 | $1,292.30 | |