| 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 | $78.87 | 6.470% | $83.9729 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 7.859% | $171.0644 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.93 | 13.863% | $10.168 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 9.445% | $29.966 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.51 | 8.133% | $209.2482 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.58 | 7.495% | $156.4912 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.97 | 13.724% | $147.8071 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.84 | $808.7178 | $808.72 | $808.65 | $808.80 | |