| 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 | $152.35 | 6.150% | $161.7195 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.69 | 13.810% | $277.3436 | $277.34 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.81 | 11.566% | $89.0408 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 10.705% | $237.3183 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.80 | 12.569% | $129.2292 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.83 | 6.762% | $262.453 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.62 | 5.664% | $86.243 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.47 | $1,243.3474 | $1,243.34 | $1,243.35 | $1,243.20 | |