| 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 | $76.68 | 3.555% | $79.406 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.39 | 9.447% | $158.0305 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.63 | 10.675% | $154.5355 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.64 | 13.328% | $72.1219 | $72.12 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.55 | 6.802% | $187.4909 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.56 | 7.377% | $39.257 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.41 | 8.868% | $262.8182 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.86 | $953.6600 | $953.67 | $953.65 | $953.60 | |