| 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 | $78.72 | 5.329% | $82.915 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 10.734% | $150.0778 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 10.545% | $259.6039 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.33 | 7.628% | $208.0772 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.78 | 13.716% | $188.5184 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.34 | 4.461% | $81.8347 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.29 | 7.264% | $157.9891 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.83 | $1,129.0161 | $1,129.02 | $1,129.05 | $1,129.00 | |