| 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 | $80.61 | 3.527% | $83.4531 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.62 | 7.478% | $164.0329 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 4.131% | $260.8794 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.78 | 7.323% | $148.9429 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.26 | 10.823% | $93.3795 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 8.865% | $7.958 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 12.408% | $89.7578 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.96 | $848.4036 | $848.40 | $848.45 | $848.50 | |