| 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 | $79.55 | 4.772% | $83.3461 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.76 | 8.600% | $144.1774 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.45 | 7.658% | $261.0168 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.38 | 8.283% | $255.9594 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 7.623% | $155.2569 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.78 | 3.636% | $186.3168 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.33 | 7.177% | $72.1623 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.51 | $1,158.2357 | $1,158.25 | $1,158.20 | $1,158.30 | |