| 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 | $75.50 | 4.617% | $78.9858 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 4.149% | $109.2523 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.81 | 12.388% | $143.6431 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.42 | 11.773% | $53.0028 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.39 | 7.639% | $184.4825 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.63 | 3.234% | $42.9763 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.80 | 5.102% | $66.0041 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.45 | $678.3469 | $678.34 | $678.40 | $678.40 | |