| 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 | $77.43 | 7.364% | $83.1319 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 10.412% | $8.2809 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 6.841% | $217.7313 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.45 | 5.816% | $12.1159 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.89 | 6.636% | $30.8071 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.66 | 12.799% | $229.7264 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.76 | 9.590% | $195.9031 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.48 | $777.6966 | $777.70 | $777.75 | $777.60 | |