| 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 | $72.69 | 11.471% | $81.0283 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 5.431% | $174.5094 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.76 | 10.803% | $35.191 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.76 | 8.260% | $208.682 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.70 | 12.822% | $217.408 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.35 | 8.847% | $133.1743 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.63 | 9.103% | $272.3538 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.41 | $1,122.3468 | $1,122.34 | $1,122.35 | $1,122.40 | |