| 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 | $77.47 | 7.400% | $83.2028 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.77 | 3.598% | $172.7704 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.87 | 7.832% | $91.517 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.30 | 4.448% | $143.4071 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.99 | 11.822% | $163.2489 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.30 | 12.404% | $156.5788 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.89 | 9.586% | $54.6725 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.59 | $865.3975 | $865.40 | $865.35 | $865.40 | |