| 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 | $77.52 | 5.515% | $81.7952 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.52 | 6.869% | $82.8448 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 11.349% | $274.208 | $274.21 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.36 | 5.260% | $114.0597 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.34 | 4.214% | $67.0513 | $67.05 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.48 | 13.268% | $216.8856 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.61 | 7.221% | $38.1814 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.09 | $875.0260 | $875.03 | $875.05 | $875.10 | |