| 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 | $79.86 | 5.820% | $84.5079 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.40 | 3.523% | $251.975 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.51 | 12.835% | $183.3682 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.58 | 9.670% | $256.1672 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.64 | 12.393% | $20.9501 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.28 | 4.299% | $116.0639 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.95 | 11.352% | $249.3728 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.22 | $1,162.4051 | $1,162.41 | $1,162.35 | $1,162.60 | |