| 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 | $78.36 | 3.847% | $81.3745 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.40 | 12.823% | $34.2982 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.44 | 13.154% | $187.202 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.46 | 4.240% | $233.9771 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 4.497% | $138.8138 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 3.703% | $125.3562 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.94 | 11.294% | $46.6767 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.32 | $847.6985 | $847.70 | $847.70 | $847.80 | |