| 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 | $80.64 | 4.818% | $84.5252 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.66 | 9.654% | $171.784 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 9.535% | $268.3388 | $268.34 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.55 | 3.636% | $137.3695 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 8.555% | $252.5315 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.88 | 12.141% | $41.3576 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 5.767% | $256.5167 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.87 | $1,212.4233 | $1,212.43 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.40 | |