| 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 | $73.26 | 4.522% | $76.5728 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 8.739% | $171.4814 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.91 | 10.845% | $220.4818 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.38 | 9.527% | $240.2803 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 12.601% | $12.0483 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.66 | 8.714% | $34.4189 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 4.529% | $86.3305 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.20 | $841.6140 | $841.61 | $841.65 | $841.60 | |