| 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 | $78.67 | 3.500% | $81.4235 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.85 | 12.314% | $209.8587 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 3.771% | $92.9373 | $92.94 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 6.225% | $165.6791 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.43 | 5.160% | $137.1602 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.76 | 11.166% | $199.832 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.90 | 7.124% | $84.5208 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.14 | $971.4116 | $971.41 | $971.40 | $971.40 | |