| 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 | $74.98 | 8.642% | $81.4598 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.73 | 5.566% | $42.997 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 3.209% | $145.2563 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.43 | 13.120% | $158.8544 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.78 | 6.618% | $249.2516 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.85 | 4.385% | $239.9289 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.82 | 3.293% | $241.5197 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.33 | $1,159.2677 | $1,159.27 | $1,159.25 | $1,159.40 | |