| 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 | $78.62 | 3.625% | $81.47 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.39 | 12.820% | $264.4388 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.94 | 8.429% | $100.7739 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.82 | 11.361% | $88.8884 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.94 | 3.584% | $125.2745 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.86 | 3.221% | $176.3634 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.80 | 12.581% | $170.898 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.37 | $1,008.1070 | $1,008.10 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.20 | |