| 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 | $83.30 | 3.756% | $86.4287 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.60 | 9.558% | $253.7363 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 13.563% | $166.6537 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.46 | 5.477% | $120.729 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 5.706% | $81.2985 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.25 | 9.726% | $270.2003 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.48 | 13.258% | $275.7606 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.75 | $1,254.8071 | $1,254.81 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.80 | |