| 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 | $73.72 | 7.374% | $79.1561 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 8.248% | $59.2766 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.34 | 5.682% | $109.2118 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.34 | 12.501% | $84.7583 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.73 | 5.668% | $11.3382 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.42 | 9.466% | $23.4476 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.44 | 10.393% | $177.1145 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.75 | $544.3031 | $544.31 | $544.30 | $544.30 | |