| 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 | $78.91 | 3.509% | $81.679 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 11.224% | $12.5794 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 5.589% | $208.8022 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 13.741% | $280.2692 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 13.444% | $261.4884 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.55 | 12.467% | $213.1812 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.26 | 11.290% | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.69 | $1,296.4494 | $1,296.45 | $1,296.50 | $1,296.60 | |