| 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 | $79.78 | 6.315% | $84.8181 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.53 | 6.251% | $71.7513 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.81 | 12.574% | $210.2995 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.59 | 12.478% | $153.6337 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.57 | 9.752% | $268.4205 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.48 | 4.608% | $28.7463 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 3.796% | $83.452 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.16 | $901.1214 | $901.12 | $901.10 | $901.10 | |