| 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 | $77.67 | 3.513% | $80.3985 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.40 | 6.520% | $168.7277 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 10.611% | $256.0092 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.56 | 11.194% | $246.3614 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.90 | 12.450% | $33.6226 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.41 | 8.487% | $133.8838 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.54 | 7.572% | $215.7249 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.93 | $1,134.7281 | $1,134.72 | $1,134.70 | $1,134.70 | |