| 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 | $75.89 | 3.870% | $78.8269 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.93 | 5.849% | $6.2768 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 8.570% | $228.6267 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.40 | 4.317% | $93.2594 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.92 | 5.777% | $70.786 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.54 | 4.218% | $147.5102 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.44 | 8.424% | $163.1131 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.70 | $788.3991 | $788.41 | $788.45 | $788.40 | |