| 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 | $78.35 | 3.829% | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.57 | 12.457% | $210.9356 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.42 | 7.667% | $130.7293 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.85 | 3.175% | $90.6392 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.28 | 12.723% | $158.1278 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.82 | 10.551% | $260.7014 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.28 | 3.537% | $253.9556 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.57 | $1,186.4389 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.40 | |