| 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 | $72.84 | 7.644% | $78.4079 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 10.262% | $52.5068 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.51 | 9.811% | $22.5222 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.40 | 10.601% | $63.485 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.81 | 7.776% | $74.1607 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.98 | 7.737% | $191.7503 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.89 | 10.715% | $98.4146 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.05 | $581.2475 | $581.25 | $581.20 | $581.30 | |