| 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 | $73.88 | 8.781% | $80.3674 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 6.180% | $8.0591 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 8.790% | $92.9175 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 4.366% | $38.1875 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.87 | 11.313% | $216.9156 | $216.92 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.37 | 4.131% | $183.6558 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 11.715% | $24.4321 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.58 | $644.5350 | $644.55 | $644.50 | $644.60 | |