| 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 | $76.77 | 3.262% | $79.2742 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.84 | 6.300% | $14.7119 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.95 | 6.398% | $28.6743 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 9.396% | $232.4993 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.29 | 11.104% | $18.0988 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.64 | 10.822% | $10.6832 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.41 | 5.696% | $155.8065 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.43 | $539.7482 | $539.74 | $539.70 | $539.80 | |