| 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 | $78.95 | 3.503% | $81.7156 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 8.447% | $78.8952 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.87 | 10.437% | $145.6333 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.86 | 11.748% | $192.0501 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.54 | 12.466% | $203.0461 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.91 | 6.851% | $251.0037 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.69 | 9.833% | $233.6038 | $233.60 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.57 | $1,185.9478 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.90 | |