| 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 | $78.94 | 3.683% | $81.8474 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 5.251% | $166.2334 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 13.194% | $40.5008 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.61 | 10.620% | $31.6484 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.64 | 11.346% | $10.7338 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.90 | 8.614% | $107.4192 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.59 | 5.661% | $239.4173 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.40 | $677.8003 | $677.80 | $677.80 | $677.60 | |