| 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 | $72.65 | 7.801% | $78.3174 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.84 | 9.348% | $30.4425 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.73 | 3.568% | $44.2546 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.52 | 11.370% | $130.882 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.87 | 12.324% | $139.1357 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.75 | 6.854% | $31.7891 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.84 | 4.345% | $101.0477 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.20 | $555.8690 | $555.87 | $555.90 | $555.80 | |