| 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 | $78.98 | 3.183% | $81.4939 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.37 | 11.170% | $106.0228 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 8.689% | $48.247 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 10.130% | $78.1372 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 3.664% | $27.8649 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.90 | 11.396% | $174.7803 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.92 | 13.357% | $210.7533 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.39 | $727.2994 | $727.29 | $727.30 | $727.30 | |