| 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 | $72.85 | 8.499% | $79.0415 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 8.794% | $157.4358 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.59 | 6.417% | $230.4886 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 5.640% | $91.3892 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.38 | 6.469% | $14.2456 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 8.776% | $39.1485 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.48 | 5.805% | $114.7773 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.51 | $726.5265 | $726.54 | $726.60 | $726.40 | |