| 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 | $77.78 | 5.105% | $81.7507 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 11.375% | $84.9234 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.75 | 11.394% | $170.1543 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.67 | 7.654% | $51.3187 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.76 | 12.568% | $228.2429 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.26 | 3.768% | $153.8464 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.75 | 9.279% | $59.8303 | $59.83 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.22 | $830.0667 | $830.06 | $830.05 | $830.00 | |