| 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 | $80.92 | 3.167% | $83.4827 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.49 | 12.642% | $39.9766 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 9.712% | $34.4715 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.50 | 9.380% | $209.4627 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.32 | 11.656% | $270.5648 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.49 | 3.851% | $93.9748 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 10.377% | $130.7967 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.64 | $862.7298 | $862.72 | $862.70 | $862.90 | |