| 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 | $78.30 | 8.360% | $84.8459 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 9.789% | $271.9913 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.63 | 5.465% | $145.1515 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.42 | 10.574% | $189.546 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.63 | 12.461% | $50.1913 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 7.650% | $9.118 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.74 | 7.740% | $40.6611 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.93 | $791.5051 | $791.51 | $791.50 | $791.50 | |