| 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 | $77.27 | 6.485% | $82.281 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.52 | 8.392% | $53.6757 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.91 | 13.602% | $271.4065 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.71 | 9.192% | $187.4936 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.84 | 5.345% | $218.949 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.77 | 9.661% | $258.5477 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.62 | 4.734% | $187.0759 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.64 | $1,259.4294 | $1,259.44 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.40 | |