| 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 | $77.90 | 6.231% | $82.7539 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.52 | 3.646% | $142.534 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.64 | 10.401% | $230.3406 | $230.34 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.76 | 12.544% | $178.6749 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 7.500% | $218.2035 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.74 | 3.229% | $30.7003 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.31 | 6.296% | $104.4996 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.85 | $987.7068 | $987.69 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |