| 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 | $76.58 | 4.505% | $80.0299 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.85 | 5.800% | $216.7313 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.82 | 7.833% | $253.2135 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.29 | 13.765% | $226.7223 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.98 | 4.187% | $13.5235 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.97 | 8.462% | $165.9143 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.81 | 5.209% | $260.7184 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.30 | $1,216.8532 | $1,216.84 | $1,216.80 | $1,216.70 | |