| 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 | $77.57 | 4.626% | $81.1584 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.90 | 3.139% | $70.0314 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.77 | 12.380% | $277.3201 | $277.32 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.66 | 3.269% | $218.5792 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 8.444% | $170.0619 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.25 | 4.764% | $13.8812 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.71 | 6.706% | $156.5484 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.68 | $987.5806 | $987.58 | $987.60 | $987.60 | |