| 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 | $73.69 | 7.737% | $79.3914 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.73 | 6.195% | $202.5457 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.64 | 7.370% | $186.4373 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.43 | 4.626% | $144.8338 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.78 | 11.455% | $47.6804 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.62 | 4.343% | $78.9042 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.53 | 12.231% | $73.545 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.42 | $813.3378 | $813.34 | $813.40 | $813.20 | |