| 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 | $80.83 | 3.611% | $83.7488 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 13.284% | $187.5077 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.98 | 11.233% | $179.0629 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 7.616% | $168.9248 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.32 | 9.683% | $149.5199 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.70 | 6.645% | $228.9668 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 9.318% | $241.5709 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.30 | $1,239.3018 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.30 | |