| 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 | $72.75 | 9.668% | $79.7835 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.27 | 4.416% | $60.8432 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.41 | 10.285% | $80.9602 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 7.166% | $84.5433 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.49 | 12.808% | $250.9865 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.37 | 5.236% | $196.1283 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.40 | 7.502% | $45.5808 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.58 | $798.8258 | $798.82 | $798.90 | $798.80 | |