| 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 | $78.66 | 4.417% | $82.1344 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.87 | 5.702% | $170.0428 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.81 | 7.155% | $259.1115 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.37 | 3.409% | $183.4165 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.33 | 12.545% | $31.884 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 7.394% | $109.3271 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 13.451% | $126.8042 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.61 | $962.7205 | $962.71 | $962.75 | $962.60 | |