| 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 | $7.40 | 5.758% | $7.8261 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.56 | 3.586% | $87.5923 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.33 | 8.590% | $158.8997 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.43 | 4.160% | $59.8191 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.39 | 13.675% | $201.6481 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.99 | 5.723% | $242.0951 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.35 | 9.391% | $82.4261 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.45 | $840.3065 | $840.32 | $840.35 | $840.20 | |