| 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 | $79.34 | 3.397% | $82.0352 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.56 | 8.385% | $268.3179 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.46 | 5.468% | $16.3054 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.60 | 11.700% | $176.0392 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.65 | 10.820% | $49.4811 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 12.531% | $202.5333 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.66 | 12.378% | $31.0838 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.25 | $825.7959 | $825.80 | $825.85 | $825.70 | |