| 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 | $75.37 | 8.355% | $81.6672 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.28 | 8.676% | $75.2907 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.77 | 9.568% | $30.427 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.76 | 7.505% | $158.8494 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.53 | 8.510% | $49.4046 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.34 | 9.637% | $267.887 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.94 | 11.121% | $161.0588 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.99 | $824.5847 | $824.59 | $824.60 | $824.60 | |