| 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 | $74.67 | 11.637% | $83.3593 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.42 | 12.561% | $253.735 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 8.258% | $255.9977 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 9.851% | $38.1842 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.25 | 5.502% | $243.9734 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.54 | 5.294% | $18.4686 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.43 | 8.273% | $200.7706 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.54 | $1,094.4888 | $1,094.49 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.60 | |