| 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 | $74.49 | 5.377% | $78.4953 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 11.777% | $39.6249 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 8.650% | $179.7832 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 12.833% | $78.1933 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.42 | 10.536% | $23.6768 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.27 | 8.839% | $164.6408 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.71 | 5.192% | $74.3813 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.11 | $638.7956 | $638.79 | $638.85 | $638.80 | |