| 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 | $75.33 | 4.865% | $78.9948 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 6.467% | $38.6156 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.95 | 13.840% | $27.2647 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.47 | 10.414% | $234.5966 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.62 | 8.440% | $207.7927 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.75 | 7.382% | $179.0595 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.69 | 11.555% | $100.0537 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.08 | $866.3776 | $866.37 | $866.35 | $866.50 | |