| 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 | 3.350% | $84.1682 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.85 | 5.653% | $67.4594 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.97 | 10.737% | $102.9522 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.98 | 4.527% | $127.502 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.74 | 13.754% | $252.2381 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 4.635% | $238.3271 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.31 | 8.514% | $224.9604 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.06 | $1,097.6074 | $1,097.61 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.70 | |