| 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 | $76.51 | 6.580% | $81.5444 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 10.566% | $146.5 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.68 | 10.600% | $129.0481 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 9.491% | $270.2566 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.94 | 5.536% | $8.3796 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.54 | 3.165% | $162.5261 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 4.282% | $258.2439 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.64 | $1,056.4987 | $1,056.50 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.40 | |