| 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 | $71.56 | 11.793% | $79.9991 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.41 | 3.728% | $69.923 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.81 | 5.705% | $32.5677 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.43 | 4.863% | $228.0036 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.30 | 6.752% | $229.8371 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.79 | 12.865% | $134.0723 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.61 | 12.431% | $188.4456 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.91 | $962.8484 | $962.85 | $962.80 | $962.80 | |