| 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 | $75.30 | 5.421% | $79.382 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.40 | 13.623% | $184.5238 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.38 | 4.665% | $8.7709 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.55 | 9.214% | $247.4243 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 3.379% | $7.0298 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.92 | 3.209% | $72.1637 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.36 | 4.196% | $131.6621 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.71 | $730.9566 | $730.94 | $730.90 | $731.00 | |