| 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 | $70.84 | 11.501% | $78.9873 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.97 | 6.351% | $72.2868 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.72 | 13.531% | $24.6589 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.95 | 7.444% | $233.0998 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.46 | 6.453% | $82.4585 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.63 | 12.374% | $241.1883 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.70 | 11.346% | $50.8851 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.27 | $783.5647 | $783.58 | $783.60 | $783.70 | |