| 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 | $71.74 | 11.870% | $80.2555 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 3.516% | $70.8464 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.65 | 12.344% | $162.5056 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.46 | 11.576% | $170.1088 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 3.422% | $32.8055 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.69 | 9.236% | $229.057 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.50 | 12.391% | $212.9809 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.20 | $958.5597 | $958.58 | $958.55 | $958.60 | |