| 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 | $74.90 | 5.496% | $79.0165 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.86 | 8.775% | $27.0415 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.78 | 13.119% | $7.6695 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.68 | 10.310% | $128.7097 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.72 | 8.523% | $164.6511 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.95 | 11.672% | $50.1966 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.61 | 3.430% | $139.2271 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.50 | $596.5120 | $596.52 | $596.50 | $596.50 | |