| 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 | $78.87 | 6.573% | $84.0541 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.98 | 10.316% | $138.9761 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.99 | 12.804% | $7.885 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.74 | 9.306% | $188.8152 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 7.509% | $200.6118 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.94 | 5.232% | $114.6397 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.80 | 8.826% | $82.4901 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.92 | $817.4720 | $817.48 | $817.50 | $817.50 | |