| 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 | $71.82 | 11.418% | $80.0204 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.80 | 6.510% | $98.8413 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.43 | 8.493% | $161.0362 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 4.125% | $31.9456 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.91 | 7.147% | $67.4062 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.66 | 3.288% | $210.3563 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.67 | 4.256% | $60.1244 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.97 | $709.7304 | $709.74 | $709.70 | $709.60 | |