| 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 | $76.27 | 5.188% | $80.2269 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 6.398% | $72.8188 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.27 | 3.451% | $18.9005 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.49 | 9.545% | $158.2816 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.35 | 7.725% | $257.8398 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.60 | 8.600% | $179.8416 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.36 | 12.525% | $168.0673 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.78 | $935.9765 | $935.98 | $936.00 | $935.90 | |