| 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 | $79.91 | 3.700% | $82.8667 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.83 | 3.248% | $191.8658 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 12.125% | $80.3824 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 3.537% | $176.7066 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 8.359% | $17.6625 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.73 | 4.605% | $219.3881 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 8.618% | $270.1547 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.85 | $1,039.0268 | $1,039.03 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.20 | |