| 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 | $78.60 | 5.730% | $83.1038 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.36 | 6.613% | $200.8162 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.54 | 4.848% | $148.4019 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.35 | 6.551% | $239.0472 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.40 | 12.310% | $195.8686 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.57 | 4.557% | $144.8846 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.67 | 9.671% | $203.6261 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.49 | $1,215.7484 | $1,215.75 | $1,215.75 | $1,215.70 | |