| 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 | $74.50 | 6.325% | $79.2121 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 12.372% | $27.6323 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.48 | 4.567% | $213.8186 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.25 | 3.396% | $49.8886 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.40 | 8.552% | $103.5586 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 13.459% | $148.3363 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.84 | 12.399% | $242.602 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.80 | $865.0485 | $865.05 | $865.05 | $865.00 | |