| 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 | $76.84 | 7.186% | $82.3617 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.37 | 5.261% | $85.6509 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.42 | 7.631% | $145.7539 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.44 | 8.433% | $156.6206 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.25 | 12.735% | $80.3237 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 3.260% | $119.5648 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.51 | 6.786% | $186.3522 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.62 | $856.6278 | $856.61 | $856.55 | $856.80 | |