| 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 | $71.75 | 8.798% | $78.0626 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.47 | 10.344% | $50.1734 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 8.577% | $173.582 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.37 | 11.644% | $122.105 | $122.11 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.64 | 7.387% | $170.3587 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.73 | 9.577% | $183.7935 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.57 | 10.409% | $77.9156 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.40 | $855.9908 | $855.99 | $855.95 | $856.10 | |