| 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 | $79.40 | 4.220% | $82.7507 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.60 | 4.857% | $214.5374 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.56 | 3.680% | $256.6702 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.94 | 12.662% | $272.5744 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.44 | 10.757% | $142.2563 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.69 | 9.606% | $127.8992 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.50 | 3.592% | $228.4204 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.13 | $1,325.1086 | $1,325.11 | $1,325.05 | $1,325.20 | |