| 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 | $78.62 | 3.331% | $81.2388 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 12.298% | $42.4486 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.33 | 3.334% | $110.9084 | $110.91 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.84 | 10.175% | $149.6617 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.42 | 6.446% | $110.0865 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.27 | 13.766% | $235.8028 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.98 | 6.123% | $153.8571 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.26 | $884.0039 | $884.01 | $884.00 | $884.00 | |