| 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 | $77.35 | 5.475% | $81.5849 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.29 | 6.292% | $98.0969 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.31 | 13.316% | $282.5081 | $282.51 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.85 | 6.451% | $224.4519 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 6.643% | $194.7941 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.37 | 4.869% | $199.6391 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.60 | 3.505% | $185.895 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.43 | $1,266.9700 | $1,266.97 | $1,267.00 | $1,267.00 | |