| 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 | $79.55 | 3.621% | $82.4305 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.86 | 13.159% | $282.7391 | $282.74 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.28 | 4.603% | $251.3401 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.50 | 6.618% | $202.0411 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 10.163% | $8.6147 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.57 | 8.620% | $10.3949 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.26 | 3.266% | $77.718 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.84 | $915.2784 | $915.27 | $915.30 | $915.10 | |