| 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 | $74.50 | 11.179% | $82.8284 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.36 | 5.340% | $172.0834 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.49 | 7.237% | $230.0126 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.77 | 5.764% | $247.2445 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.59 | 13.293% | $83.3723 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.62 | 11.142% | $54.0372 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.35 | 12.130% | $176.4366 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.68 | $1,046.0150 | $1,046.01 | $1,046.05 | $1,045.90 | |