| 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 | $74.58 | 6.290% | $79.2711 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 7.451% | $14.6456 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.92 | 4.239% | $181.2925 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.99 | 3.549% | $28.9834 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.55 | 8.642% | $134.2272 | $134.23 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 3.467% | $167.9787 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.78 | 10.519% | $217.4793 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.80 | $823.8778 | $823.88 | $823.95 | $823.90 | |