| 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 | $115.74 | 8.625% | $125.7226 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 8.443% | $83.3493 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.78 | 11.149% | $43.1036 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 7.316% | $53.4434 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.54 | 6.827% | $225.9818 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.85 | 12.146% | $161.322 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 5.170% | $81.5804 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.14 | $774.5031 | $774.49 | $774.50 | $774.40 | |