| 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 | $72.91 | 4.775% | $76.3915 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.52 | 7.846% | $250.7635 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.65 | 9.461% | $140.8216 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.53 | 11.357% | $36.2244 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.60 | 7.321% | $19.9617 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.93 | 5.393% | $29.4363 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.42 | 7.664% | $28.4448 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.56 | $582.0438 | $582.03 | $582.00 | $582.00 | |