| 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 | $76.39 | 6.630% | $81.4547 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.57 | 12.797% | $211.5733 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.69 | 10.546% | $48.2975 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 5.236% | $77.6536 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.30 | 10.518% | $200.3691 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.31 | 11.685% | $99.7459 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 12.839% | $149.8389 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.84 | $868.9330 | $868.93 | $868.90 | $869.00 | |