| 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 | $78.54 | 3.346% | $81.1679 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.45 | 9.860% | $77.3964 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.58 | 5.384% | $194.5178 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.49 | 7.322% | $85.3103 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.46 | 7.317% | $197.9569 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.84 | 7.364% | $161.9479 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 10.455% | $236.8376 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.78 | $1,035.1348 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.10 | $1,035.10 | |