| 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 | $80.81 | 5.405% | $85.1778 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 5.806% | $80.7723 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 11.617% | $8.8847 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.69 | 8.715% | $213.8315 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.50 | 7.681% | $173.9048 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.52 | 7.336% | $120.7745 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.73 | 9.595% | $41.3502 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.55 | $724.6958 | $724.68 | $724.70 | $724.80 | |