| 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 | $77.69 | 4.515% | $81.1977 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 6.235% | $79.1557 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.90 | 4.536% | $245.5551 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.78 | 12.134% | $156.7409 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.99 | 9.287% | $166.1053 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.30 | 3.225% | $24.0514 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.79 | 6.299% | $19.9736 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.96 | $772.7797 | $772.79 | $772.75 | $772.90 | |