| 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 | $78.60 | 7.835% | $84.7583 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.53 | 7.352% | $59.6126 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.63 | 8.302% | $84.0748 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.64 | 12.191% | $72.5203 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 12.115% | $270.7577 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 10.172% | $269.7011 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.47 | 7.409% | $139.0624 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.17 | $980.4872 | $980.48 | $980.40 | $980.60 | |