| 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 | $75.79 | 6.179% | $80.4731 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 3.704% | $49.7572 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.82 | 5.258% | $47.1766 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.34 | 12.827% | $78.2342 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.52 | 13.216% | $16.439 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.37 | 8.219% | $260.126 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.45 | 4.220% | $162.01 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.27 | $694.2161 | $694.22 | $694.25 | $694.20 | |