| 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 | $75.82 | 7.852% | $81.7734 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.34 | 8.837% | $36.2863 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.74 | 3.310% | $181.557 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 12.655% | $17.9572 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 8.858% | $256.5239 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.46 | 9.224% | $197.1056 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.85 | 3.583% | $159.3624 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.80 | $930.5658 | $930.57 | $930.50 | $930.70 | |