| 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 | $78.54 | 4.438% | $82.0256 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.39 | 9.734% | $197.9492 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.87 | 9.408% | $87.3842 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.93 | 11.854% | $62.5599 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.97 | 5.368% | $83.2091 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.91 | 9.199% | $10.8216 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.46 | 6.327% | $87.6772 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.07 | $611.6268 | $611.63 | $611.65 | $611.60 | |