| 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 | $78.41 | 6.106% | $83.1977 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.81 | 5.634% | $260.7153 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.50 | 10.604% | $239.4577 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.64 | 3.338% | $171.1691 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.51 | 5.488% | $183.0322 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 4.418% | $151.9908 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.85 | 7.737% | $195.9197 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.28 | $1,285.4825 | $1,285.49 | $1,285.45 | $1,285.50 | |