| 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 | $77.83 | 5.419% | $82.0476 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 7.846% | $257.7088 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 13.367% | $259.0323 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 10.316% | $160.6973 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.82 | 7.328% | $205.8766 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.64 | 12.770% | $96.5762 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 11.848% | $178.8114 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.28 | $1,240.7502 | $1,240.76 | $1,240.80 | $1,240.70 | |