| 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 | $78.36 | 3.672% | $81.2374 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.70 | 6.361% | $78.3881 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 7.849% | $251.0833 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.73 | 3.209% | $45.1333 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.73 | 4.781% | $124.4065 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 3.841% | $211.0776 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.61 | 5.448% | $39.659 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.21 | $830.9852 | $830.99 | $831.05 | $831.00 | |