| 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 | $75.50 | 5.125% | $79.3694 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.66 | 3.785% | $125.227 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.54 | 6.135% | $52.5793 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.61 | 9.866% | $228.0928 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.94 | 6.169% | $20.1084 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.50 | 5.801% | $205.7829 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.28 | 11.453% | $64.9548 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.03 | $776.1146 | $776.11 | $776.15 | $776.20 | |