| 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 | $75.87 | 3.585% | $78.5899 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.74 | 12.744% | $165.4405 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 7.843% | $136.292 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.86 | 11.857% | $84.8547 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.55 | 4.158% | $59.9429 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.88 | 10.426% | $198.6343 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.30 | 8.146% | $124.6923 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.58 | $848.4466 | $848.43 | $848.50 | $848.40 | |