| 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 | $78.37 | 6.243% | $83.2626 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 12.723% | $194.481 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 5.311% | $255.5898 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.99 | 3.807% | $81.9971 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.78 | 5.402% | $157.8711 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 5.664% | $249.1029 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 8.487% | $234.8201 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.57 | $1,257.1246 | $1,257.12 | $1,257.10 | $1,257.20 | |