| 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 | $77.50 | 5.750% | $81.9563 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.33 | 6.415% | $73.7775 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.95 | 5.808% | $102.5809 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.41 | 11.735% | $84.2594 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.85 | 11.278% | $263.5619 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 5.823% | $245.1178 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.28 | 12.422% | $176.8173 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.95 | $1,028.0711 | $1,028.08 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.20 | |