| 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 | $76.74 | 8.633% | $83.365 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 11.810% | $181.7472 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.98 | 11.690% | $253.514 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.55 | 9.501% | $259.0246 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.31 | 3.645% | $34.5241 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.32 | 12.460% | $230.9029 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.95 | 12.810% | $251.5099 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.40 | $1,294.5877 | $1,294.58 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 | |