| 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 | $72.78 | 11.841% | $81.3979 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 3.648% | $164.0333 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 12.320% | $90.4625 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.28 | 8.394% | $14.3947 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.55 | 11.403% | $259.0677 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.36 | 5.369% | $165.8087 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.53 | 5.834% | $211.1706 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.30 | $986.3354 | $986.33 | $986.30 | $986.40 | |