| 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 | $79.79 | 3.339% | $82.4542 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 12.739% | $17.9931 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.76 | 8.798% | $20.4105 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.67 | 3.170% | $214.2531 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 13.836% | $147.6453 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.90 | 4.580% | $74.1472 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 11.694% | $278.7324 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.33 | $835.6358 | $835.63 | $835.65 | $835.60 | |