| 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 | $72.48 | 9.635% | $79.4634 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.99 | 8.687% | $38.0296 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.77 | 11.835% | $15.3997 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 7.868% | $268.2461 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.65 | 5.356% | $32.2916 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.89 | 3.549% | $79.6188 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.75 | 7.175% | $101.5483 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.21 | $614.5975 | $614.60 | $614.60 | $614.50 | |