| 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 | $7.58 | 3.332% | $7.8326 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.78 | 3.765% | $177.2099 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.28 | 5.388% | $178.4008 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.84 | 13.369% | $259.4336 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 4.451% | $84.9813 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 10.271% | $265.312 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 6.541% | $85.9573 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.12 | $1,059.1275 | $1,059.12 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.10 | |