| 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 | $75.85 | 3.640% | $78.6109 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.84 | 12.804% | $39.3009 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.51 | 12.778% | $259.9646 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.53 | 11.494% | $19.5449 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.95 | 13.539% | $27.1926 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 6.650% | $17.6399 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.92 | 7.419% | $113.7782 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.14 | $556.0320 | $556.02 | $556.05 | $556.00 | |