| 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 | $78.72 | 7.729% | $84.8043 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.67 | 8.111% | $7.211 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 4.134% | $18.3692 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.74 | 4.125% | $218.3918 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.51 | 3.669% | $217.1969 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 11.119% | $272.1082 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.28 | 5.692% | $30.9466 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.44 | $849.0280 | $849.03 | $849.00 | $849.00 | |