| 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 | $7.44 | 5.315% | $7.8354 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.83 | 5.527% | $49.4183 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 10.234% | $157.359 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.67 | 13.782% | $79.2719 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.75 | 5.798% | $203.9256 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.25 | 9.483% | $218.1449 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.95 | 9.766% | $74.586 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.64 | $790.5411 | $790.55 | $790.55 | $790.50 | |