| 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 | $78.82 | 5.610% | $83.2418 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 13.678% | $162.5368 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.77 | 5.721% | $214.3705 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.39 | 12.494% | $159.0553 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.50 | 6.248% | $215.1522 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.40 | 12.681% | $261.8706 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.99 | 13.282% | $229.9511 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.85 | $1,326.1783 | $1,326.18 | $1,326.15 | $1,326.30 | |