| 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 | $71.86 | 9.834% | $78.9267 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.44 | 6.315% | $86.5829 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.75 | 11.454% | $79.9682 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.78 | 10.440% | $126.763 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 6.229% | $51.4467 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 12.714% | $14.2245 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.68 | 8.341% | $156.7478 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.56 | $594.6598 | $594.66 | $594.65 | $594.60 | |