| 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 | $75.55 | 4.397% | $78.8719 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.34 | 8.715% | $88.4288 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.97 | 10.468% | $258.462 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.76 | 5.572% | $68.3684 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.84 | 11.665% | $109.253 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 8.214% | $213.5712 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.92 | 5.733% | $67.5845 | $67.58 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.74 | $884.5398 | $884.53 | $884.50 | $884.70 | |