| 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 | $77.50 | 9.452% | $84.8253 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.26 | 9.264% | $86.6026 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.85 | 6.815% | $14.7939 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.32 | 5.726% | $243.5081 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.49 | 4.269% | $111.0361 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.65 | 13.393% | $139.0765 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.26 | 9.533% | $130.6291 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.33 | $810.4716 | $810.48 | $810.55 | $810.40 | |