| 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 | $72.87 | 9.464% | $79.7664 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.80 | 5.835% | $187.1163 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.56 | 3.502% | $51.2956 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 8.312% | $264.043 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.86 | 4.143% | $41.5114 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.31 | 12.686% | $81.4832 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.86 | 9.459% | $35.9682 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.04 | $741.1841 | $741.19 | $741.15 | $741.20 | |