| 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 | $76.95 | 5.573% | $81.2384 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.66 | 11.392% | $15.2161 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.83 | 11.233% | $246.7482 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.89 | 9.133% | $59.9031 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.42 | 13.787% | $96.059 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 6.444% | $188.9594 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.30 | 9.393% | $125.0362 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.57 | $813.1604 | $813.17 | $813.15 | $813.10 | |