| 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 | $75.46 | 6.350% | $80.2517 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.71 | 5.259% | $37.588 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.82 | 11.453% | $231.6216 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.42 | 12.537% | $237.9257 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 5.509% | $146.2671 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.35 | 8.746% | $98.252 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.52 | 6.127% | $6.9195 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.91 | $838.8256 | $838.83 | $838.80 | $838.90 | |