| 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 | $78.80 | 5.615% | $83.2246 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 3.353% | $80.0779 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 11.365% | $220.3691 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.53 | 11.559% | $126.6529 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.38 | 5.648% | $36.3218 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 6.141% | $219.5739 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.49 | 7.578% | $86.5895 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.43 | $852.8097 | $852.80 | $852.75 | $852.90 | |