| 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 | $79.43 | 5.600% | $83.8781 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.92 | 8.554% | $168.1719 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.95 | 5.811% | $151.2568 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.33 | 6.670% | $107.022 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.44 | 6.556% | $260.4655 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.51 | 13.682% | $275.6902 | $275.69 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.88 | 12.430% | $97.6792 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.46 | $1,144.1637 | $1,144.17 | $1,144.15 | $1,144.30 | |