| 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 | 6.405% | $79.6973 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.61 | 5.231% | $172.1684 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 11.859% | $51.869 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.60 | 10.775% | $217.7837 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 13.738% | $7.2451 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.88 | 11.571% | $79.0815 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.35 | 13.798% | $229.1323 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.08 | $836.9773 | $836.98 | $837.00 | $837.00 | |