| 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 | $69.76 | 13.811% | $79.3946 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 13.196% | $51.4363 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.89 | 9.861% | $158.079 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.75 | 5.823% | $121.4319 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 6.579% | $38.1659 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.71 | 8.336% | $21.353 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.53 | 3.131% | $19.1102 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.89 | $488.9709 | $488.97 | $489.00 | $489.00 | |