| 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 | $72.88 | 13.140% | $82.4564 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.34 | 3.174% | $65.3504 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.54 | 7.550% | $266.2293 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.48 | 12.632% | $201.0256 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.53 | 8.742% | $108.2309 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.85 | 8.589% | $196.3832 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 8.307% | $261.6156 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.17 | $1,181.2914 | $1,181.30 | $1,181.35 | $1,181.30 | |