| 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 | $74.65 | 5.625% | $78.8491 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.32 | 10.472% | $138.4435 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.90 | 7.494% | $261.1029 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.81 | 9.632% | $270.5827 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.82 | 7.363% | $44.8992 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.29 | 10.678% | $30.204 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.77 | 4.590% | $45.779 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.56 | $869.8604 | $869.85 | $869.90 | $869.80 | |