| 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 | $73.96 | 7.315% | $79.3702 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 8.192% | $39.7173 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.53 | 13.743% | $147.3313 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.97 | 11.158% | $156.6994 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 11.407% | $244.7389 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.74 | 7.561% | $80.3911 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.38 | 7.244% | $14.3492 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.97 | $762.5974 | $762.60 | $762.60 | $762.50 | |