| 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 | $74.53 | 5.823% | $78.8699 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 12.655% | $239.3919 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.42 | 3.252% | $28.3117 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 4.353% | $80.0492 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.88 | 9.601% | $38.2288 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.59 | 4.799% | $171.4407 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.92 | 12.190% | $256.8253 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.55 | $893.1175 | $893.12 | $893.15 | $893.00 | |