| 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 | $72.74 | 8.130% | $78.6538 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 6.489% | $41.9141 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.86 | 3.114% | $81.3157 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.64 | 4.127% | $137.0728 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 8.235% | $251.7546 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.38 | 4.488% | $57.8655 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.83 | 8.786% | $215.2113 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.41 | $863.7878 | $863.78 | $863.70 | $863.90 | |