| 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 | $74.98 | 5.577% | $79.1616 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.82 | 10.687% | $30.7931 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.91 | 11.304% | $29.9519 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.27 | 12.178% | $9.2771 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.63 | 3.257% | $109.0704 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.99 | 8.526% | $120.453 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.35 | 4.130% | $78.462 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $429.95 | $457.1691 | $457.16 | $457.15 | $457.40 | |