| 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 | $79.97 | 3.160% | $82.4971 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.77 | 4.165% | $16.4268 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.98 | 6.607% | $234.5141 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.89 | 6.452% | $142.5286 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.49 | 10.789% | $12.7297 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.68 | 4.748% | $184.0213 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.89 | 4.457% | $10.3308 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.67 | $683.0484 | $683.05 | $683.10 | $682.90 | |