| 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 | $78.84 | 3.308% | $81.448 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.62 | 8.440% | $49.4703 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.26 | 6.407% | $129.0291 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.73 | 8.374% | $25.7172 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.85 | 4.405% | $223.2701 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.39 | 11.619% | $55.1286 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 10.108% | $43.5807 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.27 | $607.6440 | $607.65 | $607.65 | $607.60 | |