| 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 | $73.98 | 9.825% | $81.2485 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.79 | 13.215% | $22.4052 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.68 | 7.675% | $77.1814 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.78 | 11.330% | $155.6171 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.87 | 9.663% | $147.9025 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.85 | 11.773% | $6.5387 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.72 | 8.874% | $157.5625 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.67 | $648.4559 | $648.46 | $648.45 | $648.40 | |