| 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 | $79.26 | 3.175% | $81.7765 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.75 | 12.371% | $126.6983 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.65 | 9.625% | $89.5088 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.52 | 6.546% | $183.8132 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.70 | 11.138% | $175.2646 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.56 | 13.740% | $250.8649 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.83 | 13.557% | $74.7546 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.27 | $982.6809 | $982.67 | $982.65 | $982.80 | |