| 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 | $81.44 | 5.863% | $86.2148 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.51 | 5.233% | $51.0485 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 4.697% | $195.396 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.57 | 5.480% | $241.0956 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 8.249% | $178.5459 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.53 | 3.294% | $178.2131 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 11.144% | $149.4998 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.13 | $1,080.0137 | $1,080.02 | $1,080.00 | $1,079.90 | |