| 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 | $78.57 | 3.420% | $81.2571 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.61 | 9.177% | $70.5393 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 8.624% | $46.3064 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.75 | 11.233% | $150.9988 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.86 | 7.172% | $72.7269 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.34 | 7.315% | $218.2143 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.89 | 3.873% | $84.0229 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.65 | $724.0657 | $724.07 | $724.05 | $724.00 | |