| 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 | $73.87 | 11.662% | $82.4847 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.76 | 12.449% | $242.62 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.77 | 5.472% | $9.2499 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.60 | 3.247% | $168.9121 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.48 | 6.705% | $163.7708 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 12.823% | $254.8784 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.64 | 7.198% | $59.645 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.03 | $981.5609 | $981.56 | $981.55 | $981.50 | |