| 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 | $82.50 | 3.254% | $85.1846 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.49 | 5.632% | $167.4162 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.75 | 11.716% | $173.9977 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.70 | 10.871% | $240.2575 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 7.397% | $242.3628 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.31 | 7.221% | $68.9538 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.86 | 6.376% | $225.3682 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.28 | $1,203.5408 | $1,203.54 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.70 | |