| 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 | $70.89 | 7.865% | $76.4655 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.91 | 7.500% | $34.3033 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.58 | 6.597% | $197.8227 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.55 | 3.707% | $140.5748 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.64 | 12.807% | $150.7553 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.55 | 3.280% | $35.6832 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 3.595% | $257.5268 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.71 | $893.1316 | $893.13 | $893.10 | $893.20 | |