| 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 | $79.28 | 3.750% | $82.253 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.49 | 8.319% | $152.1774 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.91 | 8.792% | $169.6176 | $169.62 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.40 | 11.571% | $205.7369 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.38 | 6.692% | $228.7263 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.80 | 7.555% | $160.0418 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.81 | 3.491% | $100.1896 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.07 | $1,098.7426 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.80 | $1,098.70 | |