| 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 | $79.60 | 7.555% | $85.6138 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.85 | 8.219% | $60.4403 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.40 | 9.622% | $125.4076 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.37 | 8.238% | $75.0847 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.75 | 12.213% | $21.0399 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.32 | 3.792% | $214.1437 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.33 | 8.782% | $199.43 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.62 | $781.1600 | $781.15 | $781.20 | $781.00 | |