| 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 | $79.95 | 6.796% | $85.3834 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.42 | 3.868% | $79.3759 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.62 | 5.371% | $187.16 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 5.681% | $77.0732 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 12.670% | $53.5859 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 11.659% | $9.7255 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 9.573% | $201.5047 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.09 | $693.8086 | $693.81 | $693.85 | $693.90 | |