| 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 | $162.30 | 8.777% | $176.5451 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.90 | 6.775% | $98.1262 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.75 | 5.308% | $106.0978 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.92 | 12.178% | $275.8681 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 12.258% | $272.4389 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 6.652% | $130.0941 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.60 | 8.141% | $258.0244 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.14 | $1,317.1946 | $1,317.20 | $1,317.20 | $1,317.10 | |