| 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 | $78.90 | 8.657% | $85.7304 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.95 | 12.283% | $71.805 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.52 | 6.295% | $128.1067 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.27 | 3.733% | $41.7733 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 7.735% | $269.0789 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.98 | 5.247% | $14.7135 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.94 | 9.673% | $189.6685 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.32 | $800.8763 | $800.88 | $800.85 | $800.90 | |