| 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 | $75.51 | 3.801% | $78.3801 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.85 | 5.757% | $98.1954 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.75 | 12.208% | $19.9169 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.65 | 8.858% | $157.4631 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.67 | 8.220% | $50.5063 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 9.129% | $126.3496 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.41 | 4.277% | $84.8919 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.62 | $615.7033 | $615.71 | $615.70 | $615.70 | |