| 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 | $73.86 | 8.630% | $80.2341 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.93 | 8.764% | $254.4316 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.39 | 5.426% | $54.1784 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.75 | 13.801% | $176.107 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.26 | 13.641% | $48.0247 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.53 | 5.627% | $178.0132 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.75 | 6.629% | $248.179 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.47 | $1,039.1680 | $1,039.16 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.10 | |