| 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 | $80.60 | 3.270% | $83.2356 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.51 | 12.561% | $280.851 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.25 | 5.585% | $8.7108 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.63 | 8.158% | $201.8553 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.69 | 12.790% | $154.1727 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.99 | 7.195% | $168.2854 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.96 | 9.843% | $26.3184 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.63 | $923.4292 | $923.44 | $923.40 | $923.50 | |