| 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 | $76.55 | 3.552% | $79.2691 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.95 | 11.113% | $13.278 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 13.569% | $6.7119 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.26 | 11.187% | $180.412 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.99 | 5.800% | $31.7294 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.97 | 11.516% | $273.1807 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.96 | 7.339% | $189.9471 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.59 | $774.5282 | $774.53 | $774.55 | $774.50 | |