| 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 | $71.52 | 7.800% | $77.0986 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.96 | 5.814% | $118.4694 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.28 | 4.282% | $83.7176 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.64 | 5.583% | $86.198 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.54 | 5.399% | $73.2945 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.98 | 9.715% | $23.0182 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.85 | 8.506% | $26.9637 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.77 | $488.7600 | $488.76 | $488.70 | $488.80 | |