| 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 | $78.45 | 7.588% | $84.4028 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.26 | 4.821% | $87.274 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 11.795% | $39.5754 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.87 | 3.345% | $116.6455 | $116.65 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.52 | 5.134% | $227.6361 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.33 | 13.688% | $98.1469 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.48 | 13.429% | $176.3594 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.31 | $830.0401 | $830.05 | $830.05 | $830.00 | |