| 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 | $83.83 | 3.593% | $86.842 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.58 | 11.571% | $278.4589 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 13.396% | $230.7495 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.71 | 10.764% | $150.3178 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 6.236% | $84.8294 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.91 | 4.152% | $181.1307 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 7.873% | $266.8778 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.77 | $1,279.2061 | $1,279.21 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.10 | |