| 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 | $70.39 | 8.345% | $76.264 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 7.723% | $38.2955 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.98 | 11.682% | $77.0382 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.94 | 4.644% | $167.3676 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.41 | 9.162% | $97.6017 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.36 | 9.840% | $20.1666 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.37 | 7.642% | $212.453 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.00 | $689.1866 | $689.19 | $689.15 | $689.30 | |