| 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 | $73.79 | 12.800% | $83.2351 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.98 | 9.715% | $254.5169 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.29 | 6.441% | $63.1089 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 11.245% | $261.2144 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.38 | 7.676% | $67.1683 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.94 | 4.757% | $231.4501 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.87 | 9.205% | $223.7283 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.06 | $1,184.4220 | $1,184.43 | $1,184.40 | $1,184.40 | |