| 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 | $75.89 | 3.625% | $78.641 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.26 | 8.295% | $176.8024 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.36 | 5.622% | $78.5405 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 4.125% | $17.2535 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.60 | 9.398% | $262.1176 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.48 | 5.320% | $88.9743 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.57 | 6.205% | $22.9084 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.73 | $725.2377 | $725.23 | $725.20 | $725.20 | |