| 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 | $78.95 | 5.342% | $83.1675 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.69 | 13.126% | $204.4074 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.57 | 13.457% | $144.7371 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.71 | 7.776% | $226.017 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.41 | 10.280% | $219.9093 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 10.352% | $214.9216 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.98 | 9.356% | $120.2697 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.07 | $1,213.4296 | $1,213.44 | $1,213.35 | $1,213.40 | |