| 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 | $78.96 | 3.438% | $81.6746 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.60 | 4.395% | $40.2965 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.54 | 5.198% | $11.0879 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.57 | 13.318% | $146.8261 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.26 | 11.684% | $108.6239 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.54 | 7.265% | $83.1733 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.80 | 7.167% | $178.7546 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.27 | $650.4369 | $650.43 | $650.40 | $650.50 | |