| 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 | $75.43 | 8.426% | $81.7857 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.74 | 12.574% | $61.623 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.57 | 4.537% | $193.9893 | $193.99 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.98 | 4.523% | $186.03 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.25 | 7.190% | $22.7779 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.37 | 7.676% | $19.7801 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.31 | 12.350% | $255.3828 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.65 | $821.3688 | $821.37 | $821.45 | $821.40 | |