| 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 | $80.46 | 3.460% | $83.2439 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.29 | 3.661% | $70.7901 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.92 | 12.184% | $180.5265 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.76 | 8.197% | $225.8721 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.95 | 10.157% | $39.6014 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.96 | 10.791% | $227.0772 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.46 | 7.116% | $212.5824 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.80 | $1,039.6936 | $1,039.69 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.70 | |