| 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 | $77.58 | 5.730% | $82.0253 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.54 | 4.409% | $248.0131 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.69 | 3.288% | $206.2558 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.54 | 12.148% | $159.8558 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 6.756% | $163.8705 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.60 | 13.739% | $88.2615 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 13.255% | $170.6866 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.16 | $1,118.9686 | $1,118.98 | $1,118.95 | $1,119.10 | |