| 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 | $71.38 | 12.595% | $80.3703 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.84 | 4.608% | $145.2377 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.86 | 5.582% | $60.0339 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.71 | 10.443% | $8.5152 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.27 | 8.739% | $206.8977 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 13.208% | $78.9965 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.35 | 6.260% | $218.2049 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.19 | $798.2562 | $798.26 | $798.25 | $798.20 | |