| 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 | $78.50 | 5.173% | $82.5608 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.61 | 12.338% | $147.848 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.66 | 4.330% | $42.4206 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.84 | 10.473% | $234.026 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.97 | 3.187% | $187.7694 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.26 | 13.241% | $234.7033 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.47 | 11.121% | $251.6557 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.31 | $1,180.9838 | $1,180.99 | $1,180.95 | $1,181.00 | |