| 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 | $78.75 | 3.157% | $81.2361 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.65 | 5.144% | $214.1258 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.91 | 11.730% | $226.7113 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.32 | 13.149% | $204.0303 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 4.334% | $50.4559 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.41 | 9.587% | $137.4331 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 7.132% | $27.6401 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.20 | $941.6326 | $941.64 | $941.70 | $941.50 | |