| 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 | $74.98 | 5.672% | $79.2329 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.70 | 6.659% | $95.6731 | $95.67 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.89 | 7.865% | $224.2405 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.32 | 13.329% | $127.2911 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.59 | 12.444% | $149.0895 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.66 | 3.688% | $147.9213 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.47 | 10.404% | $47.9926 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.61 | $871.4410 | $871.43 | $871.45 | $871.40 | |