| 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 | $72.98 | 8.272% | $79.0169 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 5.573% | $9.3115 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.90 | 11.838% | $30.0844 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.71 | 13.745% | $81.5665 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.92 | 9.592% | $117.1758 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.34 | 6.282% | $20.5549 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.69 | 6.872% | $256.1615 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.36 | $593.8715 | $593.87 | $593.85 | $594.00 | |