| 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 | $74.87 | 9.738% | $82.1608 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 11.848% | $178.7778 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.69 | 3.465% | $189.0202 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 12.772% | $7.77 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 12.216% | $39.5898 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.56 | 7.229% | $220.4199 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.66 | 6.327% | $57.0551 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.79 | $774.7936 | $774.80 | $774.75 | $774.90 | |