| 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 | $78.71 | 5.440% | $82.9918 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 6.847% | $8.4837 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.88 | 13.244% | $81.3998 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.94 | 8.846% | $229.5998 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.97 | 11.147% | $267.8309 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 11.185% | $24.3273 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.56 | 8.630% | $234.1628 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.88 | $928.7961 | $928.79 | $928.85 | $928.80 | |