| 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 | $80.51 | 3.548% | $83.3665 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.94 | 3.446% | $183.0374 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.57 | 6.767% | $80.6838 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.50 | 3.680% | $116.64 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.79 | 9.799% | $202.8976 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.89 | 5.625% | $185.7838 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 8.548% | $262.1217 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.68 | $1,114.5308 | $1,114.53 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.50 | |