| 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 | $71.69 | 6.307% | $76.2115 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.60 | 12.279% | $30.989 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.72 | 3.351% | $19.3473 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.30 | 4.200% | $223.3006 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.77 | 11.275% | $157.7546 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.72 | 12.800% | $138.4282 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 13.626% | $118.8301 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.38 | $764.8613 | $764.86 | $764.90 | $764.80 | |