| 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 | $157.80 | 3.498% | $163.3198 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.69 | 12.612% | $212.4876 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.94 | 3.428% | $246.0966 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 5.535% | $256.925 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 11.298% | $93.2789 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.41 | 12.433% | $74.6668 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.63 | 3.456% | $35.8268 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.73 | $1,082.6015 | $1,082.62 | $1,082.65 | $1,082.60 | |