| 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 | $79.79 | 4.300% | $83.221 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.43 | 10.642% | $185.2479 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.86 | 9.463% | $167.3251 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.75 | 9.744% | $251.0394 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.64 | 8.245% | $250.7387 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.27 | 8.841% | $66.6869 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.63 | 12.494% | $235.8212 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.37 | $1,240.0802 | $1,240.09 | $1,240.10 | $1,239.90 | |