| 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 | $72.87 | 12.518% | $81.9919 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.68 | 10.636% | $184.4081 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.47 | 8.669% | $65.7121 | $65.71 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.70 | 3.461% | $236.6153 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.30 | 4.427% | $222.7428 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.45 | 13.823% | $49.4561 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.32 | 8.472% | $246.5786 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.79 | $1,087.5049 | $1,087.51 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.50 | |