| 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 | $77.71 | 6.835% | $83.0215 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.88 | 13.445% | $189.317 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.99 | 3.166% | $180.5302 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.49 | 13.215% | $242.8349 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 6.793% | $174.6386 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.54 | 4.439% | $160.3556 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 8.455% | $155.9474 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.93 | $1,186.6452 | $1,186.65 | $1,186.65 | $1,186.50 | |