| 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 | $78.50 | 5.295% | $82.6566 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.65 | 6.599% | $198.967 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.57 | 7.371% | $100.467 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.77 | 8.729% | $80.2094 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.33 | 5.254% | $230.8536 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.84 | 4.477% | $20.7282 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.78 | 5.208% | $154.4243 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.44 | $868.3061 | $868.31 | $868.25 | $868.40 | |