| 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 | $71.25 | 3.609% | $73.8214 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.28 | 12.391% | $20.5451 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 9.525% | $8.2472 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.30 | 3.192% | $86.9909 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.27 | 4.152% | $203.3776 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 6.452% | $266.8965 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.63 | 5.556% | $196.9992 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.98 | $856.8779 | $856.89 | $856.90 | $856.80 | |