| 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 | $79.36 | 4.665% | $83.0621 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.73 | 9.575% | $143.2474 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.56 | 7.418% | $75.7941 | $75.79 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.91 | 13.110% | $265.7067 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 8.123% | $232.3347 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.96 | 11.857% | $256.1078 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.44 | 12.424% | $98.3035 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.84 | $1,154.5563 | $1,154.55 | $1,154.55 | $1,154.50 | |