| 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 | $80.29 | 5.191% | $84.4579 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 7.594% | $78.2316 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.98 | 9.150% | $93.8472 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.25 | 12.286% | $260.7842 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.34 | 6.807% | $55.9028 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 3.635% | $6.1145 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.48 | 11.571% | $238.1818 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.95 | $817.5200 | $817.51 | $817.55 | $817.50 | |