| 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 | $77.30 | 6.137% | $82.0439 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 6.502% | $262.4848 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.28 | 7.807% | $44.5027 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 6.375% | $175.923 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 5.775% | $159.5193 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.60 | 3.647% | $77.3207 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.25 | 13.233% | $69.3552 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.08 | $871.1496 | $871.14 | $871.10 | $871.10 | |