| 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 | $79.81 | 3.400% | $82.5235 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.96 | 5.303% | $242.1548 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.83 | 9.191% | $76.2481 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.42 | 9.108% | $163.0292 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 10.286% | $9.2861 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.64 | 12.769% | $167.6198 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.91 | 9.433% | $208.9185 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.99 | $949.7800 | $949.78 | $949.75 | $949.70 | |