| 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 | $72.67 | 9.471% | $79.5526 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 6.521% | $85.6429 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.68 | 8.159% | $12.633 | $12.63 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 3.289% | $35.0563 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.50 | 10.210% | $19.2868 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.71 | 13.757% | $210.1206 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.36 | 11.344% | $77.2282 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.26 | $519.5204 | $519.52 | $519.55 | $519.50 | |