| 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 | $73.38 | 7.646% | $78.9906 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 7.857% | $6.2018 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.71 | 13.120% | $23.4272 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.34 | 11.699% | $114.3128 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.72 | 13.587% | $100.7744 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.74 | 5.724% | $261.9206 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.60 | 10.698% | $30.5526 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.24 | $616.1800 | $616.17 | $616.15 | $616.20 | |