| 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 | $78.31 | 5.490% | $82.6092 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.62 | 4.268% | $186.2435 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.81 | 9.680% | $269.6044 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.81 | 3.845% | $197.1082 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.52 | 10.704% | $221.9837 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.34 | 9.745% | $181.4524 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.71 | 10.540% | $140.0652 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.12 | $1,279.0666 | $1,279.06 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.10 | |