| 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 | $71.92 | 8.524% | $78.0505 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 9.148% | $72.3651 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.39 | 4.405% | $16.0679 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.66 | 5.134% | $171.011 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.36 | 7.224% | $150.4996 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 8.109% | $87.3629 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.54 | 12.798% | $212.6693 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.98 | $788.0263 | $788.03 | $787.95 | $788.20 | |