| 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 | $77.33 | 3.276% | $79.8633 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 3.502% | $168.1908 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 6.424% | $10.3018 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 11.342% | $258.937 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.41 | 5.661% | $73.3393 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.44 | 12.682% | $87.2609 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.53 | 12.152% | $187.8882 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.45 | $865.7813 | $865.78 | $865.80 | $865.80 | |