| 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 | $80.65 | 4.199% | $84.0365 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.91 | 12.368% | $274.0768 | $274.08 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.90 | 8.536% | $138.8175 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.82 | 12.402% | $40.2624 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.87 | 8.681% | $17.2477 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.45 | 3.631% | $125.8598 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.36 | 6.588% | $177.3198 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.96 | $857.6205 | $857.63 | $857.60 | $857.60 | |