| 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 | $79.84 | 3.680% | $82.7781 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.58 | 5.176% | $176.2539 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.41 | 11.562% | $220.2345 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.57 | 12.468% | $132.2286 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.52 | 8.804% | $63.6721 | $63.67 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 12.581% | $7.1602 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.49 | 13.219% | $216.8031 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.77 | $899.1305 | $899.12 | $899.15 | $899.20 | |