| 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 | $74.72 | 6.235% | $79.3788 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.97 | 11.359% | $23.352 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.45 | 6.609% | $261.6718 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.78 | 8.573% | $44.2761 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.45 | 3.721% | $158.1227 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.41 | 8.789% | $226.7272 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.62 | 11.788% | $115.8347 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.40 | $909.3633 | $909.36 | $909.40 | $909.40 | |