| 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 | $78.40 | 3.370% | $81.0421 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 10.820% | $30.4755 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.79 | 6.114% | $152.5813 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.84 | 11.474% | $266.2445 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.65 | 10.816% | $163.6198 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.47 | 4.595% | $66.3864 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.97 | 10.511% | $101.637 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.62 | $861.9866 | $861.99 | $862.05 | $861.90 | |