| 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 | $75.34 | 7.843% | $81.2489 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.72 | 6.371% | $68.8433 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.57 | 12.438% | $239.0095 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.56 | 11.372% | $56.3097 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 6.333% | $247.4794 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.25 | 13.414% | $135.2462 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 8.400% | $218.7512 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.98 | $1,046.8882 | $1,046.89 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.80 | |