| 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 | $74.98 | 6.501% | $79.8544 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.99 | 5.410% | $63.2355 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.30 | 10.544% | $179.4129 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.90 | 4.628% | $198.6886 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.73 | 8.175% | $74.3487 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.76 | 4.399% | $38.3771 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.33 | 3.500% | $145.2416 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.99 | $779.1588 | $779.16 | $779.20 | $779.10 | |