| 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 | $81.40 | 3.235% | $84.0333 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 8.676% | $78.7684 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.82 | 5.828% | $22.0334 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.35 | 12.812% | $60.1852 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.59 | 3.859% | $219.7553 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.87 | 5.636% | $174.1621 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 7.321% | $241.0752 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.14 | $880.0129 | $880.02 | $880.05 | $880.10 | |