| 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 | $78.88 | 3.178% | $81.3868 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.32 | 4.768% | $22.3365 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.74 | 8.204% | $205.3063 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.80 | 7.773% | $262.7506 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.99 | 5.202% | $23.1339 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.38 | 12.648% | $164.8941 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.74 | 8.170% | $198.7516 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.85 | $958.5598 | $958.56 | $958.60 | $958.60 | |