| 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 | $75.28 | 3.803% | $78.1429 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 7.514% | $8.5796 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 5.263% | $38.7999 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.66 | 9.427% | $62.0013 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 3.622% | $180.9447 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.54 | 8.143% | $18.9683 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.45 | 8.483% | $130.6678 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.39 | $518.1045 | $518.10 | $518.10 | $518.10 | |