| 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 | $82.80 | 3.518% | $85.7129 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.85 | 3.750% | $204.2319 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.84 | 5.639% | $29.4099 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.40 | 12.833% | $234.0156 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.79 | 8.837% | $69.4271 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.32 | 8.249% | $201.6895 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 5.146% | $249.7323 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.51 | $1,074.2192 | $1,074.22 | $1,074.25 | $1,074.10 | |