| 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 | $78.45 | 3.327% | $81.06 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.85 | 3.335% | $76.3129 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.76 | 7.207% | $11.5355 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 8.361% | $5.8948 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 9.835% | $254.1802 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 13.549% | $117.7276 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.88 | 10.148% | $27.4048 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.48 | $574.1158 | $574.11 | $574.15 | $574.10 | |