| 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 | $77.70 | 8.400% | $84.2268 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 6.416% | $19.4422 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.41 | 9.869% | $15.8321 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.94 | 7.854% | $265.2561 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.85 | 13.113% | $136.6971 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.80 | 13.382% | $106.3523 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.31 | 7.349% | $74.4036 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.28 | $702.2102 | $702.21 | $702.25 | $702.20 | |