| 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 | $73.96 | 12.306% | $83.0615 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.29 | 5.717% | $261.4276 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.85 | 5.674% | $171.0334 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.38 | 12.671% | $168.3079 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.95 | 11.289% | $253.6833 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.41 | 8.521% | $89.4322 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.87 | 4.355% | $125.0903 | $125.09 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.71 | $1,152.0362 | $1,152.03 | $1,152.10 | $1,152.00 | |