| 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 | $78.99 | 5.287% | $83.1662 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.86 | 12.790% | $276.1776 | $276.18 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.32 | 13.355% | $201.0011 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.62 | 10.734% | $139.1041 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.83 | 12.756% | $159.9218 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.87 | 10.442% | $159.9973 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.76 | 7.252% | $247.4947 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.25 | $1,266.8628 | $1,266.86 | $1,266.85 | $1,266.90 | |