| 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 | $73.49 | 7.715% | $79.1598 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 8.214% | $143.3944 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 13.697% | $50.6065 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.45 | 9.355% | $183.1149 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 10.845% | $173.9934 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.28 | 11.178% | $8.0938 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.69 | 9.504% | $181.4372 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.90 | $819.8000 | $819.79 | $819.80 | $819.80 | |