| 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 | $80.99 | 5.671% | $85.5829 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.78 | 3.200% | $137.029 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.84 | 5.382% | $231.6718 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.50 | 5.417% | $195.5485 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.77 | 6.158% | $232.2419 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.80 | 10.681% | $272.0539 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.55 | 5.292% | $96.3948 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.23 | $1,250.5228 | $1,250.51 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.50 | |