| 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 | $73.74 | 11.181% | $81.9849 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.67 | 4.480% | $246.228 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.40 | 5.781% | $166.4993 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.60 | 9.811% | $195.0243 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 3.330% | $19.1264 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 7.393% | $40.4335 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.51 | 11.485% | $61.8853 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.08 | $811.1817 | $811.18 | $811.25 | $811.10 | |