| 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 | $71.89 | 11.258% | $79.9834 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.68 | 12.277% | $79.3574 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.41 | 7.573% | $187.6181 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.65 | 6.627% | $129.7117 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 7.504% | $255.064 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.97 | 11.675% | $45.7532 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 12.257% | $84.8326 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.43 | $862.3204 | $862.31 | $862.30 | $862.40 | |