| 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 | $248.31 | 3.415% | $256.7898 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.88 | 9.577% | $80.9555 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.41 | 6.522% | $207.0894 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.99 | 13.859% | $161.6684 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.48 | 3.118% | $82.9894 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.53 | 3.146% | $168.6747 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.25 | 8.390% | $68.5567 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.85 | $1,026.7239 | $1,026.73 | $1,026.70 | $1,026.90 | |