| 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 | $78.25 | 3.554% | $81.031 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 8.706% | $49.4504 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.51 | 4.682% | $170.1187 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.64 | 4.406% | $232.4495 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.79 | 4.719% | $153.717 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.72 | 12.300% | $59.2046 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.64 | 4.745% | $83.4189 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.04 | $829.3901 | $829.39 | $829.35 | $829.30 | |