| 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 | $69.79 | 12.472% | $78.4942 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.94 | 5.561% | $38.9942 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.35 | 4.746% | $145.9636 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.74 | 9.816% | $31.5611 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.63 | 10.684% | $234.2405 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.76 | 5.830% | $8.2124 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.74 | 9.560% | $136.6651 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.95 | $674.1311 | $674.12 | $674.10 | $674.20 | |