| 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 | $78.75 | 3.198% | $81.2684 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.92 | 4.288% | $181.3777 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 4.189% | $170.1615 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.73 | 3.418% | $73.1476 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.58 | 8.494% | $156.8606 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.87 | 9.511% | $236.4014 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.75 | 5.313% | $58.712 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.92 | $957.9292 | $957.93 | $957.90 | $958.00 | |