| 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 | $12.40 | 3.583% | $12.8443 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 13.440% | $76.9804 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.42 | 10.467% | $85.5236 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.87 | 10.256% | $222.5738 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.79 | 9.193% | $202.8697 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.28 | 8.813% | $167.8767 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 9.510% | $77.6426 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.52 | $846.3111 | $846.30 | $846.30 | $846.30 | |