| 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 | $77.51 | 3.787% | $80.4453 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.34 | 12.168% | $120.4011 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.66 | 13.468% | $198.1832 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.91 | 10.689% | $36.4277 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.88 | 6.357% | $54.1144 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.74 | 9.453% | $7.3771 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.81 | 3.476% | $12.2205 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.85 | $509.1693 | $509.17 | $509.20 | $509.10 | |