| 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 | $76.38 | 8.600% | $82.9487 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 12.125% | $80.4497 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.61 | 8.297% | $157.6913 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.39 | 6.695% | $124.1823 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.86 | 11.346% | $195.8131 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.97 | 7.551% | $180.6534 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.88 | 7.718% | $38.6492 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.84 | $860.3877 | $860.38 | $860.40 | $860.30 | |