| 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 | $80.47 | 4.508% | $84.0976 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.45 | 5.226% | $102.5427 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 10.475% | $265.1179 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.39 | 10.532% | $138.5961 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 8.124% | $204.1057 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.85 | 13.402% | $174.469 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 13.256% | $281.8149 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.74 | $1,250.7439 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.70 | |