| 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 | $74.78 | 6.390% | $79.5584 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 9.214% | $7.9945 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.25 | 7.771% | $42.3001 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.93 | 6.702% | $232.5357 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.47 | 5.642% | $30.0763 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.47 | 11.639% | $193.6602 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.69 | 5.432% | $102.9965 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.91 | $689.1217 | $689.13 | $689.15 | $689.20 | |