| 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 | $77.69 | 4.325% | $81.0501 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 6.203% | $252.179 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.62 | 5.301% | $154.3923 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 10.416% | $79.7756 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.25 | 6.270% | $7.7046 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.82 | 6.483% | $26.4291 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.85 | 4.488% | $8.2023 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.93 | $609.7330 | $609.73 | $609.80 | $609.80 | |