| 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 | $78.84 | 3.430% | $81.5442 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 12.564% | $279.9917 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 7.654% | $194.1648 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.42 | 6.525% | $264.6294 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.89 | 9.576% | $87.5403 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 6.405% | $139.6885 | $139.69 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.52 | 8.751% | $40.8034 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.05 | $1,088.3623 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.30 | |