| 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 | $78.45 | 6.816% | $83.7972 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.85 | 6.561% | $20.0867 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.85 | 5.450% | $89.4743 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.44 | 5.336% | $9.9437 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.77 | 3.500% | $86.702 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.53 | 10.565% | $257.0968 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.81 | 8.126% | $225.7779 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.70 | $772.8786 | $772.88 | $772.90 | $772.90 | |