| 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 | $78.55 | 7.135% | $84.1545 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.33 | 3.269% | $60.2368 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.27 | 13.614% | $225.2625 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.47 | 11.320% | $179.7484 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.33 | 11.826% | $87.5933 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.73 | 5.623% | $185.6113 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.81 | 10.111% | $29.5208 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.49 | $852.1276 | $852.12 | $852.10 | $852.10 | |