| 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 | $7.40 | 5.342% | $7.7953 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 7.484% | $86.9546 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 6.456% | $220.6407 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.57 | 7.414% | $88.6917 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.95 | 8.591% | $241.0177 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.56 | 7.223% | $177.5184 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.88 | 5.126% | $74.5133 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.52 | $897.1317 | $897.13 | $897.10 | $897.10 | |