| 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 | $75.31 | 7.125% | $80.6758 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.31 | 11.593% | $77.3451 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.81 | 11.171% | $93.1724 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.47 | 10.730% | $12.7007 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 4.260% | $40.9742 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.59 | 13.405% | $249.026 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.78 | 10.805% | $273.4446 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.57 | $827.3388 | $827.34 | $827.35 | $827.30 | |