| 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 | $79.63 | 3.242% | $82.2116 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.98 | 11.700% | $48.0087 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.88 | 5.786% | $16.7988 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 13.421% | $20.1889 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.66 | 11.224% | $63.0195 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.43 | 5.588% | $82.8127 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 8.571% | $188.3707 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.88 | $501.4109 | $501.41 | $501.35 | $501.40 | |