| 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 | $72.87 | 6.335% | $77.4863 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.80 | 9.772% | $141.3863 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.86 | 12.418% | $212.3126 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.34 | 4.461% | $5.5782 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.49 | 9.843% | $60.9519 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.82 | 11.269% | $181.1682 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.25 | 8.327% | $107.5145 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.43 | $786.3980 | $786.40 | $786.40 | $786.50 | |