| 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 | $75.88 | 4.647% | $79.4061 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 3.172% | $16.2805 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.64 | 5.735% | $47.2001 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 7.281% | $140.8385 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.45 | 10.417% | $127.4764 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 10.596% | $160.2094 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.43 | 3.485% | $168.0907 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.32 | $739.5017 | $739.51 | $739.55 | $739.50 | |