| 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 | $77.75 | 5.208% | $81.7992 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.47 | 8.291% | $225.7542 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.91 | 12.865% | $277.5463 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.65 | 7.221% | $207.6335 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.78 | 4.720% | $86.6872 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.96 | 11.177% | $256.7744 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.97 | 4.499% | $254.9462 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.49 | $1,391.1410 | $1,391.14 | $1,391.15 | $1,391.10 | |