| 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 | $75.45 | 5.862% | $79.8729 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.72 | 7.432% | $194.1511 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.79 | 7.725% | $66.5633 | $66.56 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 10.188% | $19.5143 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.91 | 11.402% | $221.5897 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.74 | 13.186% | $75.5403 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.89 | 8.843% | $172.9406 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.21 | $830.1722 | $830.16 | $830.15 | $830.20 | |