| 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 | $82.37 | 5.845% | $87.1845 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.65 | 11.388% | $270.283 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.75 | 13.822% | $154.5134 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.74 | 12.201% | $243.1844 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.57 | 9.385% | $166.8887 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.45 | 10.586% | $219.4579 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.64 | 13.859% | $6.4216 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.17 | $1,147.9335 | $1,147.92 | $1,147.95 | $1,148.00 | |