| 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 | $79.50 | 4.746% | $83.2731 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 10.435% | $107.652 | $107.65 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.46 | 8.631% | $171.0504 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.80 | 6.262% | $265.4425 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.38 | 7.751% | $266.5544 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.89 | 5.618% | $47.4119 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.91 | 8.160% | $140.5107 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.42 | $1,081.8950 | $1,081.88 | $1,081.85 | $1,082.00 | |