| 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 | $78.47 | 4.625% | $82.0992 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.58 | 11.731% | $130.256 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.52 | 8.500% | $201.2892 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.76 | 8.415% | $17.0862 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 9.856% | $86.0063 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.77 | 11.610% | $155.9973 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.81 | 5.262% | $248.2183 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.20 | $920.9525 | $920.97 | $920.95 | $921.00 | |