| 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 | $78.31 | 7.306% | $84.0313 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.63 | 7.790% | $188.2337 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 7.555% | $71.7822 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.29 | 13.112% | $179.045 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.48 | 7.728% | $75.9267 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.46 | 11.364% | $12.7623 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 6.799% | $263.0246 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.19 | $874.8058 | $874.80 | $874.85 | $874.70 | |