| 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 | $77.45 | 5.533% | $81.7353 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.85 | 12.174% | $192.771 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.56 | 4.864% | $259.6013 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.36 | 7.414% | $180.8422 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.99 | 12.686% | $224.2339 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.90 | 11.305% | $218.0465 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 11.329% | $8.7839 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.00 | $1,166.0141 | $1,166.01 | $1,166.05 | $1,165.90 | |