| 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 | $77.62 | 4.860% | $81.3923 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.86 | 8.505% | $261.3451 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.68 | 8.145% | $161.8714 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 13.329% | $225.434 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.87 | 7.177% | $94.1764 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.83 | 3.198% | $247.4998 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.55 | 9.193% | $16.9795 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.33 | $1,088.6985 | $1,088.70 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.70 | |