| 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 | $79.96 | 4.411% | $83.487 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 9.820% | $189.6482 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.45 | 13.367% | $237.4472 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.95 | 8.616% | $204.1438 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.32 | 5.156% | $33.9864 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.97 | 7.248% | $257.363 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.85 | 3.393% | $250.056 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.19 | $1,256.1316 | $1,256.14 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.10 | |