| 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 | $78.75 | 5.203% | $82.8474 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 6.702% | $170.4031 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.81 | 5.399% | $148.4123 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 11.799% | $269.2232 | $269.22 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 8.374% | $242.5735 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.27 | 5.669% | $256.0043 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.80 | 13.758% | $259.1407 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.97 | $1,428.6045 | $1,428.59 | $1,428.55 | $1,428.50 | |