| 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 | $78.56 | 3.300% | $81.1525 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.55 | 13.533% | $166.3826 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.79 | 10.632% | $211.0748 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.50 | 13.600% | $201.64 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 11.846% | $166.2479 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.99 | 13.422% | $178.0612 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.72 | 9.657% | $137.8608 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.75 | $1,142.4198 | $1,142.41 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.50 | |