| 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 | $77.78 | 4.351% | $81.1642 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.30 | 3.803% | $250.4766 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.78 | 7.736% | $144.1292 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.42 | 6.612% | $119.8532 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.49 | 13.399% | $103.7487 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.30 | 9.775% | $133.1571 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.89 | 13.146% | $120.9418 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.96 | $953.4708 | $953.47 | $953.50 | $953.50 | |