| 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 | $77.92 | 7.223% | $83.5482 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.27 | 4.436% | $28.4797 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.99 | 7.872% | $180.1355 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.66 | 6.186% | $258.7328 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.62 | 13.127% | $204.33 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.74 | 4.854% | $240.8916 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 4.680% | $225.8157 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.92 | $1,221.9335 | $1,221.94 | $1,222.00 | $1,221.80 | |