| 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 | $77.98 | 3.250% | $80.5144 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 11.429% | $81.0646 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.38 | 8.402% | $16.6722 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.54 | 5.272% | $68.9953 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.61 | 6.592% | $178.6589 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.44 | 13.270% | $220.2422 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.80 | 6.628% | $62.6973 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.50 | $708.8449 | $708.84 | $708.80 | $708.90 | |