| 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 | $73.29 | 6.765% | $78.2481 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.84 | 11.756% | $18.8197 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.34 | 8.105% | $137.6609 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.79 | 7.602% | $60.0312 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.87 | 8.828% | $270.8402 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.98 | 4.680% | $26.1491 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.41 | 12.180% | $77.8641 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.52 | $669.6133 | $669.61 | $669.60 | $669.50 | |