| 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 | $74.73 | 5.703% | $78.9919 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.56 | 3.715% | $30.6582 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.67 | 13.707% | $100.824 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.65 | 7.868% | $23.3534 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 8.547% | $269.9672 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.95 | 12.824% | $119.537 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.42 | 3.508% | $77.0307 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.69 | $700.3624 | $700.36 | $700.35 | $700.40 | |