| 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 | $75.53 | 6.670% | $80.5679 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.96 | 5.215% | $7.323 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.47 | 13.126% | $81.9824 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.48 | 7.836% | $55.514 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.46 | 8.413% | $166.3706 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.84 | 3.251% | $204.2718 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.56 | 10.438% | $228.1207 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.30 | $824.1504 | $824.14 | $824.05 | $824.20 | |