| 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 | $80.85 | 3.325% | $83.5383 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 4.677% | $119.7819 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 12.384% | $148.2907 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.42 | 10.258% | $206.6455 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.75 | 4.525% | $235.9652 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.69 | 8.819% | $128.0691 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.57 | 13.779% | $269.167 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.66 | $1,191.4577 | $1,191.47 | $1,191.45 | $1,191.50 | |