| 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 | $78.75 | 3.539% | $81.537 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 8.168% | $166.0379 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.60 | 7.338% | $245.3747 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 11.339% | $123.1632 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 9.509% | $46.7603 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.88 | 8.641% | $108.5106 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.94 | 12.338% | $115.6407 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.99 | $887.0244 | $887.02 | $887.00 | $887.00 | |