| 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 | $74.28 | 6.387% | $79.0243 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 4.387% | $20.4807 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.82 | 11.115% | $78.6916 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.47 | 7.248% | $236.4497 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.48 | 3.809% | $221.6115 | $221.61 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.73 | 13.767% | $211.2994 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.72 | 7.337% | $9.3598 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.12 | $856.9170 | $856.91 | $856.90 | $856.90 | |