| 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 | $79.70 | 3.570% | $82.5453 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.51 | 12.353% | $174.7202 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.49 | 9.658% | $70.7184 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.77 | 7.539% | $218.0568 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 10.663% | $182.2509 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 7.608% | $19.3587 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.73 | 10.343% | $67.0113 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.88 | $814.6616 | $814.67 | $814.60 | $814.70 | |