| 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 | $77.60 | 5.736% | $82.0511 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.47 | 4.614% | $220.1811 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.99 | 5.413% | $59.0207 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 9.151% | $90.2351 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.85 | 12.663% | $158.6858 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.93 | 9.467% | $125.8104 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.85 | 3.788% | $51.7383 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.36 | $787.7225 | $787.73 | $787.75 | $787.70 | |