| 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 | $78.67 | 5.627% | $83.0968 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.51 | 11.361% | $23.9538 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.96 | 4.650% | $131.8171 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.63 | 8.404% | $255.4323 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 10.206% | $30.2185 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.41 | 12.461% | $196.1432 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.64 | 8.634% | $144.0921 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.24 | $864.7538 | $864.75 | $864.75 | $864.70 | |