| 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 | $71.32 | 9.679% | $78.2231 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 3.276% | $207.8946 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.94 | 6.268% | $106.2042 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.80 | 6.208% | $186.7137 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.41 | 8.335% | $39.4448 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.34 | 7.850% | $176.1622 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.89 | 3.195% | $47.3562 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.00 | $841.9988 | $841.98 | $841.95 | $842.00 | |