| 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 | $80.25 | 4.625% | $83.9616 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.35 | 11.319% | $147.3307 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 3.445% | $174.3772 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.34 | 10.804% | $214.2285 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.35 | 8.378% | $9.0496 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.65 | 7.217% | $78.9653 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.41 | 5.447% | $94.2802 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.92 | $802.1931 | $802.20 | $802.25 | $802.20 | |