| 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 | $78.70 | 5.236% | $82.8207 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 8.771% | $176.0676 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.94 | 12.283% | $147.0234 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.27 | 13.605% | $252.5098 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.35 | 4.489% | $157.0992 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 13.339% | $253.3807 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 4.796% | $167.9775 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.98 | $1,236.8789 | $1,236.88 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.90 | |