| 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 | $72.82 | 12.649% | $82.031 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.72 | 3.823% | $122.2204 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.86 | 8.481% | $160.4 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.38 | 11.543% | $87.4274 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.37 | 10.724% | $67.9513 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.46 | 6.266% | $27.0553 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 5.720% | $41.6114 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.97 | $588.6968 | $588.70 | $588.70 | $588.70 | |