| 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 | $79.42 | 3.694% | $82.3538 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 8.399% | $47.1644 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.58 | 10.451% | $16.1038 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.34 | 9.298% | $120.5994 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.87 | 3.562% | $141.7453 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.98 | 11.564% | $162.8611 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.26 | 5.136% | $132.7447 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.96 | $703.5725 | $703.56 | $703.55 | $703.60 | |