| 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 | $78.53 | 7.531% | $84.4441 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.91 | 4.300% | $172.0011 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.95 | 13.802% | $278.758 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.79 | 11.870% | $28.8513 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.73 | 5.252% | $252.3206 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.79 | 13.869% | $109.0751 | $109.08 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.80 | 12.495% | $263.0133 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.50 | $1,188.4635 | $1,188.46 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.50 | |