| 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 | $71.27 | 9.251% | $77.8632 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.28 | 13.484% | $40.0372 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 3.199% | $15.9958 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.98 | 11.166% | $91.1339 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.63 | 5.551% | $73.4952 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.58 | 10.574% | $53.7168 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 6.753% | $169.353 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.88 | $521.5951 | $521.60 | $521.60 | $521.60 | |