| 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 | $72.61 | 9.344% | $79.3947 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.52 | 7.830% | $57.7106 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 10.808% | $50.3733 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.89 | 7.615% | $9.567 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.56 | 12.780% | $149.5012 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.34 | 7.363% | $239.7845 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 8.338% | $52.9448 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.25 | $639.2761 | $639.26 | $639.25 | $639.30 | |