| 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 | $77.91 | 3.796% | $80.8675 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 7.418% | $85.5047 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 6.751% | $83.5647 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.53 | 8.689% | $56.0074 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.29 | 5.874% | $125.2384 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.86 | 9.471% | $194.7051 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.67 | 5.773% | $197.4465 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.14 | $823.3343 | $823.34 | $823.30 | $823.30 | |