| 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 | $78.40 | 3.276% | $80.9684 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 13.606% | $149.7668 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 13.268% | $227.3402 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.25 | 13.179% | $50.0817 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.26 | 6.113% | $215.6853 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.74 | 6.208% | $259.9335 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.67 | 12.379% | $187.3021 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.86 | $1,171.0780 | $1,171.08 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.10 | |