| 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 | $78.55 | 6.228% | $83.4421 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 12.570% | $161.7181 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.52 | 5.310% | $80.5832 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.93 | 6.440% | $154.2635 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.45 | 5.804% | $168.7045 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.93 | 5.832% | $78.2416 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.99 | 6.794% | $238.1399 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.03 | $965.0929 | $965.08 | $965.10 | $965.00 | |