| 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 | $79.92 | 3.328% | $82.5797 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.32 | 12.548% | $264.848 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 7.841% | $157.9978 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.84 | 6.455% | $241.4825 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.39 | 6.205% | $258.4923 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.60 | 9.865% | $95.1431 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.86 | 4.337% | $83.3235 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.44 | $1,183.8669 | $1,183.86 | $1,183.90 | $1,183.80 | |