| 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 | $78.25 | 3.621% | $81.0834 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.51 | 9.390% | $152.61 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.36 | 13.827% | $158.6293 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 10.108% | $204.1292 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 12.296% | $35.6877 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.34 | 5.380% | $148.9441 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.32 | 7.259% | $126.9088 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.95 | $907.9925 | $907.99 | $908.05 | $907.90 | |