| 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 | $77.98 | 5.384% | $82.1784 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.32 | 13.351% | $254.269 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.40 | 5.312% | $147.858 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.70 | 9.229% | $14.9644 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.38 | 3.470% | $244.5824 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.44 | 10.109% | $135.9185 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 4.422% | $87.2968 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.82 | $967.0675 | $967.07 | $967.05 | $967.20 | |