| 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 | $75.79 | 4.869% | $79.4802 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.89 | 11.843% | $128.4964 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.61 | 13.692% | $246.2682 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.76 | 9.666% | $33.7333 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.81 | 5.173% | $60.8005 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.80 | 10.843% | $37.4649 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.32 | 6.478% | $24.8307 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.98 | $611.0742 | $611.07 | $611.10 | $611.10 | |