| 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 | $75.59 | 5.874% | $80.0302 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.50 | 3.716% | $156.0926 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 8.750% | $78.126 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.32 | 10.720% | $129.8967 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.67 | 5.525% | $209.6465 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.62 | 3.721% | $41.0943 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 11.732% | $177.3969 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.31 | $872.2832 | $872.29 | $872.35 | $872.20 | |