| 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 | $76.36 | 5.318% | $80.4208 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.99 | 12.299% | $281.8593 | $281.86 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 5.326% | $145.9292 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.56 | 8.567% | $138.4881 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 9.121% | $83.7831 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.85 | 8.317% | $61.5782 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.95 | 8.103% | $195.6124 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.04 | $987.6711 | $987.67 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |