| 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 | $76.91 | 3.364% | $79.4973 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.28 | 10.111% | $265.6758 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.27 | 3.214% | $44.6607 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.52 | 12.507% | $180.5962 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.47 | 4.558% | $68.4541 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.91 | 8.191% | $15.0494 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.64 | 7.800% | $236.7719 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.00 | $890.7054 | $890.71 | $890.70 | $890.80 | |