| 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 | $75.99 | 8.447% | $82.4089 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 8.332% | $75.4424 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.89 | 5.609% | $24.1739 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.80 | 9.495% | $164.0235 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.38 | 8.716% | $191.7533 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.89 | 11.478% | $135.8805 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.38 | 9.598% | $28.912 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.97 | $702.5945 | $702.58 | $702.55 | $702.60 | |