| 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 | $77.67 | 5.680% | $82.0817 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.45 | 7.487% | $212.2331 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 8.694% | $39.7168 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.28 | 5.206% | $81.3032 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.54 | 4.687% | $174.3457 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 7.674% | $52.2219 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 3.131% | $254.6717 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.92 | $896.5741 | $896.57 | $896.55 | $896.50 | |