| 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 | $77.51 | 5.143% | $81.4963 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.80 | 13.632% | $65.6793 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.67 | 7.712% | $178.4465 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.35 | 3.637% | $98.8179 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.95 | 12.479% | $163.0383 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.97 | 13.508% | $81.6917 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.90 | 13.379% | $58.8437 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.15 | $728.0137 | $728.02 | $728.05 | $727.90 | |