| 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 | $73.26 | 8.406% | $79.4182 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 13.582% | $17.4916 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.25 | 8.610% | $268.5382 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.62 | 11.710% | $164.9063 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.56 | 7.690% | $13.5259 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.39 | 3.562% | $106.0371 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.92 | 6.602% | $225.911 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.40 | $875.8283 | $875.84 | $875.85 | $875.70 | |