| 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 | $73.72 | 12.577% | $82.9918 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.54 | 3.287% | $90.4174 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 7.731% | $184.2092 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 6.445% | $267.0918 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.30 | 13.519% | $277.3269 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 10.494% | $240.7333 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.75 | 13.629% | $189.4764 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.09 | $1,332.2468 | $1,332.25 | $1,332.30 | $1,332.20 | |