| 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 | $72.78 | 9.227% | $79.4954 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 5.778% | $34.124 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 8.820% | $151.978 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.28 | 10.413% | $173.6576 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.86 | 8.544% | $31.3258 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.72 | 10.394% | $23.9776 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.94 | 6.502% | $146.9089 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.50 | $641.4673 | $641.48 | $641.50 | $641.50 | |