| 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 | $79.70 | 4.413% | $83.2172 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 4.533% | $40.1407 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 10.838% | $269.1479 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 3.258% | $75.337 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 12.716% | $282.3536 | $282.35 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.38 | 3.506% | $212.5806 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.67 | 13.111% | $219.0621 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.44 | $1,181.8391 | $1,181.84 | $1,181.85 | $1,181.80 | |