| 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 | $80.50 | 3.810% | $83.5671 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 3.805% | $18.4254 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 5.503% | $261.5947 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.82 | 9.279% | $215.0829 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 7.359% | $162.0262 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.57 | 9.737% | $166.3284 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.70 | 13.253% | $138.9614 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.21 | $1,045.9861 | $1,045.99 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.00 | |