| 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 | $75.68 | 3.376% | $78.235 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 6.657% | $43.5161 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.89 | 8.821% | $17.2917 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.30 | 13.648% | $76.4851 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.33 | 12.771% | $46.6083 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.66 | 8.848% | $129.159 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.49 | 9.215% | $88.9993 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.15 | $480.2945 | $480.31 | $480.30 | $480.30 | |