| 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 | $74.89 | 8.250% | $81.0684 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.75 | 8.723% | $96.4917 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.59 | 9.156% | $69.4123 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.90 | 6.759% | $129.0716 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.74 | 11.695% | $259.9589 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.31 | 8.580% | $125.2036 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.55 | 8.323% | $102.4194 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.73 | $863.6259 | $863.62 | $863.55 | $863.70 | |