| 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 | $78.50 | 6.360% | $83.4926 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.29 | 10.345% | $153.6996 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.27 | 10.655% | $36.8149 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.63 | 12.711% | $259.9454 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 5.742% | $47.9751 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 12.778% | $271.1296 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.42 | 8.616% | $264.3931 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.89 | $1,117.4503 | $1,117.45 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.40 | |