| 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 | $77.87 | 4.503% | $81.3765 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.64 | 7.803% | $148.38 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.84 | 9.116% | $236.6071 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.49 | 5.454% | $184.0067 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 9.142% | $188.7938 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 7.527% | $254.1293 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.66 | 11.605% | $246.2676 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.82 | $1,339.5610 | $1,339.57 | $1,339.60 | $1,339.60 | |