| 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 | $73.80 | 6.245% | $78.4088 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.75 | 9.447% | $51.1665 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.64 | 3.325% | $47.1575 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.94 | 7.861% | $120.7396 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 12.609% | $198.9463 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.42 | 3.406% | $152.4411 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.62 | 8.652% | $238.6215 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.84 | $887.4813 | $887.49 | $887.45 | $887.40 | |