| 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 | $78.71 | 5.651% | $83.1579 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.55 | 3.738% | $115.7197 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.54 | 13.594% | $220.9858 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.69 | 3.417% | $137.224 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.85 | 4.519% | $73.0065 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.28 | 4.201% | $190.9796 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.41 | 12.681% | $178.498 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.03 | $999.5715 | $999.58 | $999.55 | $999.60 | |