| 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 | $74.72 | 8.748% | $81.2565 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.99 | 8.254% | $51.9511 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 8.155% | $260.6211 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 11.496% | $8.4737 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 11.643% | $42.1676 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.67 | 13.722% | $61.0346 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.46 | 8.501% | $176.2707 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.18 | $681.7753 | $681.77 | $681.70 | $681.90 | |