| 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 | $83.90 | 4.200% | $87.4238 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 11.531% | $163.2814 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 6.248% | $264.5363 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.63 | 13.128% | $180.5862 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.41 | 11.107% | $218.2253 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 8.282% | $48.2721 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 6.560% | $140.5207 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.77 | $1,102.8458 | $1,102.85 | $1,102.85 | $1,102.80 | |