| 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 | $74.42 | 9.469% | $81.4668 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.80 | 11.749% | $212.0996 | $212.10 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.43 | 7.129% | $204.0058 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.66 | 7.542% | $18.9919 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 4.574% | $38.044 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.81 | 10.671% | $158.0493 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.52 | 12.226% | $71.286 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.02 | $783.9434 | $783.95 | $783.95 | $783.90 | |