| 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 | $75.48 | 7.688% | $81.2829 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 10.176% | $55.0439 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.86 | 9.489% | $201.3065 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.91 | 3.540% | $250.4736 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.86 | 8.656% | $18.3194 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 5.540% | $87.4821 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.51 | 13.708% | $144.9891 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $838.8975 | $838.89 | $838.90 | $838.90 | |