| 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 | $80.73 | 3.305% | $83.3981 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.36 | 4.334% | $171.4834 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 6.443% | $80.4496 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.33 | 7.429% | $229.1783 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.63 | 6.748% | $235.5181 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.46 | 11.575% | $212.5057 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.35 | 10.591% | $25.823 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.44 | $1,038.3562 | $1,038.36 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | |