| 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 | $78.58 | 3.433% | $81.2777 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.34 | 13.204% | $28.6859 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 6.343% | $7.3164 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.38 | 10.711% | $204.1289 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.98 | 10.401% | $257.2122 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.76 | 5.609% | $146.543 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.61 | 13.688% | $279.2291 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.53 | $1,004.3932 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.30 | |