| 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 | $78.47 | 3.305% | $81.0634 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 9.242% | $49.9782 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.69 | 8.378% | $33.2612 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.99 | 13.510% | $15.88 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 6.853% | $10.3327 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.34 | 4.319% | $126.5807 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.58 | 5.727% | $25.9877 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $324.49 | $343.0839 | $343.08 | $343.15 | $343.20 | |