| 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 | $74.42 | 9.823% | $81.7303 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 3.629% | $38.2598 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.73 | 7.455% | $194.2034 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.31 | 11.813% | $166.948 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.77 | 4.358% | $27.9366 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.75 | 4.445% | $145.9619 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.90 | 12.557% | $259.8941 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.80 | $914.9341 | $914.93 | $914.95 | $914.90 | |