| 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 | $82.34 | 3.848% | $85.5084 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 7.703% | $251.325 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.28 | 13.200% | $275.393 | $275.39 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.76 | 8.540% | $136.4999 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.91 | 9.384% | $86.3149 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.75 | 6.276% | $185.7173 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 4.208% | $257.227 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.23 | $1,277.9855 | $1,277.99 | $1,278.00 | $1,277.90 | |