| 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 | $79.25 | 7.280% | $85.0194 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.90 | 13.497% | $14.6411 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.79 | 4.805% | $219.8704 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 6.323% | $181.1957 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.99 | 6.654% | $18.1205 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.44 | 10.785% | $27.0759 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.89 | 10.428% | $73.8653 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.68 | $619.7883 | $619.80 | $619.75 | $619.80 | |