| 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 | $77.30 | 5.859% | $81.829 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.84 | 3.818% | $38.2466 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.70 | 8.849% | $136.8232 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.84 | 8.175% | $238.8937 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.64 | 9.554% | $63.1469 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.40 | 13.637% | $161.8191 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.74 | 11.239% | $176.5808 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.46 | $897.3393 | $897.34 | $897.35 | $897.20 | |