| 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 | $75.89 | 3.382% | $78.4566 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.67 | 5.201% | $214.2629 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.85 | 13.191% | $60.9534 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.30 | 4.858% | $84.201 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 6.810% | $167.1897 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.59 | 9.649% | $116.8749 | $116.87 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.78 | 7.289% | $186.4468 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.61 | $908.3853 | $908.38 | $908.35 | $908.50 | |