| 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 | $73.80 | 6.627% | $78.6907 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.43 | 4.626% | $49.6241 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.86 | 9.420% | $172.7304 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.55 | 8.829% | $41.9536 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.81 | 10.611% | $105.9764 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 3.660% | $39.8469 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.85 | 7.442% | $63.2296 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.74 | $552.0517 | $552.05 | $552.10 | $552.00 | |