| 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 | $72.97 | 12.847% | $82.3445 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 4.342% | $77.9956 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.56 | 3.305% | $211.3207 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.76 | 6.647% | $202.3733 | $202.37 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.70 | 8.255% | $203.1946 | $203.19 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.55 | 4.180% | $147.4668 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.70 | 4.688% | $159.8586 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.99 | $1,084.5541 | $1,084.55 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.60 | |