| 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 | $77.31 | 5.663% | $81.6881 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.52 | 3.697% | $212.0811 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.43 | 12.750% | $89.5573 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.65 | 7.249% | $178.7305 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.68 | 13.511% | $235.7396 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.33 | 10.391% | $259.7831 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 5.738% | $81.2491 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.76 | $1,138.8288 | $1,138.83 | $1,138.90 | $1,138.80 | |