| 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 | $77.50 | 8.439% | $84.0402 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.37 | 3.392% | $86.1979 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.71 | 12.226% | $189.3365 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.65 | 9.639% | $19.3513 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 12.180% | $250.6886 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.94 | 9.649% | $55.8552 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.69 | 3.852% | $150.2635 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.33 | $835.7332 | $835.74 | $835.75 | $835.80 | |