| 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 | $80.49 | 4.812% | $84.3632 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 10.445% | $8.438 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.92 | 8.113% | $216.1395 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.54 | 5.153% | $33.1653 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.26 | 11.131% | $238.1093 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.64 | 8.345% | $79.7853 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.61 | 12.484% | $256.0248 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.10 | $916.0254 | $916.03 | $916.00 | $916.00 | |