| 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 | $72.77 | 7.672% | $78.3529 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.26 | 8.443% | $87.0364 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.93 | 13.619% | $91.9519 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.83 | 11.534% | $114.6904 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.61 | 9.639% | $270.3807 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 4.203% | $166.6727 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.46 | 8.621% | $20.0514 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.81 | $829.1364 | $829.13 | $829.15 | $829.30 | |