| 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 | $71.89 | 12.496% | $80.8734 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.30 | 13.387% | $16.2143 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 7.219% | $266.5464 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.76 | 8.483% | $203.6877 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.41 | 6.643% | $126.276 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.89 | 4.433% | $84.4759 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.26 | 9.862% | $95.8656 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.11 | $873.9393 | $873.95 | $873.95 | $874.00 | |