| 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 | $73.83 | 7.665% | $79.4891 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.45 | 8.200% | $21.0449 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.89 | 12.849% | $56.3004 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.65 | 7.503% | $186.679 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.37 | 11.832% | $65.2763 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 8.702% | $172.8036 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.49 | 7.828% | $267.9418 | $267.94 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.65 | $849.5351 | $849.53 | $849.60 | $849.50 | |