| 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 | $74.44 | 8.667% | $80.8917 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 4.458% | $20.1082 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 9.583% | $10.1364 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.90 | 11.567% | $108.1084 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.93 | 11.523% | $122.5972 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.98 | 12.207% | $178.3867 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.77 | 8.726% | $257.4306 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.52 | $777.6592 | $777.67 | $777.70 | $777.60 | |