| 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 | $73.40 | 6.483% | $78.1585 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 5.517% | $38.4926 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.25 | 6.213% | $215.8779 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 8.177% | $182.116 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.81 | 7.394% | $98.5984 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.25 | 11.704% | $138.7922 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.78 | 3.491% | $113.6124 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.32 | $865.6480 | $865.65 | $865.65 | $865.70 | |