| 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 | $78.73 | 3.521% | $81.5021 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.28 | 11.627% | $46.0796 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 8.764% | $252.6044 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.51 | 12.689% | $18.605 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.69 | 11.577% | $236.1974 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.57 | 13.614% | $275.5935 | $275.59 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.57 | 8.805% | $260.6641 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.60 | $1,171.2461 | $1,171.24 | $1,171.25 | $1,171.30 | |