| 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 | $75.55 | 4.474% | $78.9301 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.74 | 6.260% | $90.0447 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.48 | 11.608% | $250.5376 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 13.742% | $17.0499 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.31 | 8.533% | $129.4907 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.64 | 7.173% | $159.3019 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.92 | 4.133% | $94.6777 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.63 | $820.0326 | $820.03 | $820.10 | $819.90 | |