| 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 | $76.92 | 7.228% | $82.4798 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.76 | 11.553% | $81.166 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.45 | 3.207% | $244.033 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.62 | 4.871% | $52.037 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.97 | 6.776% | $209.2489 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.75 | 3.407% | $30.7636 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.33 | 9.190% | $246.0378 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.80 | $945.7661 | $945.77 | $945.80 | $945.70 | |