| 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 | $78.38 | 6.458% | $83.4418 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.99 | 5.845% | $21.1584 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 13.215% | $90.2097 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.80 | 10.548% | $270.6215 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 12.348% | $230.6504 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 13.462% | $81.2842 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.74 | 5.480% | $179.0418 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.53 | $956.4078 | $956.40 | $956.40 | $956.40 | |