| 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 | $76.39 | 8.811% | $83.1207 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.41 | 8.663% | $198.2122 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.97 | 11.828% | $280.6547 | $280.65 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.40 | 4.306% | $218.4168 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.57 | 10.785% | $273.1626 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 12.739% | $162.8966 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.33 | 11.440% | $69.4606 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.56 | $1,285.9242 | $1,285.92 | $1,285.85 | $1,286.00 | |