| 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 | $79.98 | 3.577% | $82.8409 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 3.118% | $197.4091 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 6.543% | $256.1507 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.48 | 6.379% | $251.5651 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.45 | 11.851% | $191.7685 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.91 | 10.300% | $230.4277 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.72 | 10.595% | $207.6089 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.40 | $1,417.7709 | $1,417.78 | $1,417.75 | $1,417.80 | |