| 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 | $78.88 | 6.535% | $84.0348 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 10.483% | $188.1194 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.70 | 6.262% | $194.1407 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.99 | 11.629% | $232.1772 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 10.874% | $277.7283 | $277.73 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.98 | 5.268% | $35.7701 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.49 | 11.645% | $226.07 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.80 | $1,238.0405 | $1,238.04 | $1,238.05 | $1,238.00 | |