| 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 | $78.42 | 4.575% | $82.0077 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.90 | 7.589% | $44.0039 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 4.351% | $252.3729 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.29 | 10.426% | $164.855 | $164.86 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.58 | 4.856% | $35.2106 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.89 | 5.836% | $48.5681 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.64 | 9.227% | $247.5521 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.57 | $874.5703 | $874.57 | $874.50 | $874.70 | |