| 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 | $76.87 | 7.203% | $82.4069 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.30 | 13.644% | $206.0366 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.78 | 13.301% | $144.776 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.29 | 10.601% | $33.501 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.59 | 9.154% | $215.6774 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.98 | 5.693% | $250.4713 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.93 | 7.215% | $18.1515 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.74 | $951.0207 | $951.03 | $951.05 | $951.10 | |