| 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 | $77.75 | 5.190% | $81.7852 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.80 | 3.156% | $120.4862 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 6.820% | $231.5644 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.71 | 11.252% | $267.7947 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.89 | 7.127% | $73.7998 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.32 | 4.272% | $15.9745 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 5.226% | $99.6385 | $99.64 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.94 | $891.0433 | $891.04 | $891.05 | $891.10 | |