| 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 | $76.95 | 7.811% | $82.9606 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.75 | 9.488% | $205.5637 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.78 | 5.724% | $185.8416 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 12.451% | $179.3031 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.31 | 10.633% | $93.2747 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.62 | 6.162% | $252.2621 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 13.788% | $257.0016 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.72 | $1,256.2074 | $1,256.19 | $1,256.15 | $1,256.30 | |