| 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 | $78.98 | 5.174% | $83.0664 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.59 | 13.481% | $177.6999 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.43 | 11.552% | $257.0493 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 13.126% | $259.9862 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 11.563% | $53.8738 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.37 | 4.435% | $6.6525 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.99 | 12.316% | $241.4682 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.47 | $1,079.7963 | $1,079.80 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.90 | |