| 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 | $79.30 | 6.529% | $84.4775 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.70 | 6.864% | $241.192 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.74 | 3.296% | $218.719 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.84 | 11.757% | $260.215 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.25 | 10.150% | $176.5154 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.72 | 3.114% | $183.2542 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.88 | 10.743% | $96.2135 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.43 | $1,260.5866 | $1,260.59 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 | |