| 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 | $79.40 | 3.850% | $82.4569 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 8.195% | $76.0611 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 6.674% | $75.0452 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 4.645% | $6.0171 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.54 | 8.590% | $267.7178 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.27 | 10.275% | $109.47 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.67 | 10.287% | $255.5019 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.28 | $872.2700 | $872.28 | $872.20 | $872.30 | |