| 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 | $76.80 | 7.124% | $82.2712 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.65 | 4.567% | $87.4703 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.46 | 12.638% | $166.096 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.35 | 9.301% | $176.3572 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 5.499% | $29.9512 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 10.553% | $234.7151 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.42 | 9.111% | $101.9315 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.38 | $878.7925 | $878.80 | $878.75 | $878.90 | |