| 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 | $76.58 | 3.800% | $79.49 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 7.364% | $40.5299 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 4.420% | $256.4868 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.42 | 3.632% | $32.5612 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.42 | 12.235% | $21.796 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.39 | 4.517% | $16.0852 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.60 | 11.707% | $39.7677 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.79 | $486.7168 | $486.73 | $486.75 | $486.80 | |