| 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 | $78.84 | 3.736% | $81.7855 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.60 | 5.791% | $27.0825 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.81 | 4.377% | $9.1956 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.97 | 12.686% | $250.1291 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.37 | 5.410% | $80.5016 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.87 | 13.585% | $202.0336 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.76 | 11.244% | $202.1971 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.22 | $852.9250 | $852.93 | $853.00 | $852.90 | |