| 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 | $75.25 | 6.867% | $80.4174 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 8.502% | $45.8421 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 13.230% | $27.0393 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.86 | 8.536% | $189.786 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.36 | 10.729% | $39.1538 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.30 | 3.214% | $66.3666 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 3.459% | $235.2865 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.32 | $683.8917 | $683.90 | $683.90 | $683.90 | |