| 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 | $78.73 | 4.172% | $82.0146 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.52 | 4.805% | $24.6501 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.92 | 12.290% | $193.049 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.85 | 7.357% | $137.2559 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.44 | 3.316% | $165.7602 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.87 | 5.188% | $227.0693 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.98 | 10.609% | $243.3177 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.31 | $1,073.1168 | $1,073.12 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.20 | |