| 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 | $73.50 | 7.439% | $78.9677 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.45 | 11.653% | $210.4101 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.60 | 11.432% | $6.2402 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.62 | 4.522% | $146.9788 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.44 | 4.657% | $29.7645 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.43 | 3.455% | $121.4872 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.79 | 13.747% | $88.4838 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.83 | $682.3323 | $682.33 | $682.35 | $682.40 | |