| 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 | $77.73 | 4.500% | $81.2279 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.29 | 8.669% | $225.26 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 9.299% | $104.2494 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.81 | 10.746% | $139.3295 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.80 | 4.814% | $219.8998 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.33 | 4.115% | $83.6356 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 7.659% | $159.3246 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.33 | $1,012.9268 | $1,012.93 | $1,012.95 | $1,012.80 | |