| 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 | $78.25 | 3.118% | $80.6898 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.57 | 4.165% | $259.9646 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.83 | 8.622% | $106.2649 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.46 | 11.799% | $210.6964 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 6.520% | $177.4836 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.72 | 7.443% | $217.8084 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.41 | 8.267% | $127.1163 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.86 | $1,180.0240 | $1,180.02 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.10 | |