| 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 | $75.84 | 6.144% | $80.4996 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 8.830% | $141.0437 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.65 | 13.326% | $116.3291 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.29 | 5.129% | $80.2029 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.25 | 9.439% | $201.6414 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.65 | 11.163% | $47.411 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 12.642% | $45.3609 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.55 | $712.4886 | $712.48 | $712.50 | $712.40 | |