| 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 | $76.75 | 5.790% | $81.1938 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.78 | 11.261% | $33.1335 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.79 | 11.345% | $246.9521 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.45 | 12.375% | $45.4557 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.59 | 8.116% | $39.5596 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.70 | 6.398% | $260.3559 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.55 | 8.417% | $37.4581 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.61 | $744.1087 | $744.11 | $744.10 | $744.30 | |