| 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 | $78.47 | 3.196% | $80.9779 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.97 | 8.605% | $137.8958 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.73 | 12.287% | $31.1372 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 4.494% | $69.8856 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 11.434% | $252.3423 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.99 | 5.212% | $33.6573 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 12.260% | $245.782 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.43 | $851.6781 | $851.69 | $851.75 | $851.70 | |