| 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 | $77.99 | 4.408% | $81.4278 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.37 | 5.109% | $126.5197 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.40 | 11.268% | $68.3186 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 9.552% | $203.0985 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 8.419% | $51.4231 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.79 | 7.211% | $173.4567 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.54 | 3.524% | $32.6515 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.91 | $736.8959 | $736.90 | $736.85 | $736.90 | |