| 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 | $81.50 | 4.750% | $85.3713 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.48 | 3.433% | $70.8309 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.27 | 6.254% | $77.8523 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.97 | 11.322% | $185.8743 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.96 | 10.140% | $181.6869 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.36 | 12.105% | $119.2349 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.47 | 12.266% | $49.9247 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.01 | $770.7753 | $770.76 | $770.75 | $770.80 | |