| 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 | $78.85 | 4.725% | $82.5757 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.93 | 5.584% | $146.6879 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.49 | 8.825% | $218.1832 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.40 | 9.597% | $158.2581 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.98 | 12.516% | $104.6174 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.50 | 13.169% | $44.7018 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.27 | 10.471% | $225.6591 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.42 | $980.6832 | $980.69 | $980.70 | $980.80 | |