| 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 | $74.57 | 9.420% | $81.5945 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.91 | 8.410% | $217.8065 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.58 | 5.140% | $162.5254 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.81 | 8.750% | $15.0184 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.67 | 11.498% | $217.0532 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.49 | 6.141% | $247.8286 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.77 | 9.639% | $47.989 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.80 | $989.8156 | $989.82 | $989.85 | $989.80 | |