| 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 | $75.79 | 8.783% | $82.4466 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.72 | 5.500% | $251.8496 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.96 | 5.200% | $39.9339 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.26 | 10.488% | $266.5633 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.99 | 12.478% | $220.4456 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.95 | 13.297% | $31.6665 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 13.447% | $224.1145 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.22 | $1,117.0200 | $1,117.02 | $1,117.00 | $1,116.90 | |