| 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 | $78.96 | 5.193% | $83.0604 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 13.271% | $278.4881 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.89 | 12.742% | $137.4212 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 9.615% | $245.9651 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.69 | 7.669% | $138.5592 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 4.362% | $55.7815 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.43 | 3.296% | $218.3987 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.67 | $1,157.6742 | $1,157.68 | $1,157.65 | $1,157.80 | |