| 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 | $76.28 | 8.416% | $82.6997 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 6.332% | $18.4699 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.42 | 5.184% | $247.6242 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.95 | 5.143% | $239.6735 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.91 | 5.514% | $204.6022 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.33 | 9.290% | $87.7927 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.85 | 7.660% | $159.1753 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.11 | $1,040.0375 | $1,040.03 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.10 | |