| 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 | $80.63 | 5.169% | $84.7978 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.53 | 5.211% | $36.3294 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 10.671% | $78.3219 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.31 | 11.289% | $211.7941 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 9.116% | $272.4736 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 9.833% | $37.0467 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.61 | 13.488% | $158.4406 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.29 | $879.2041 | $879.20 | $879.20 | $879.10 | |