| 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 | $76.30 | 6.797% | $81.4861 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.94 | 13.806% | $29.5213 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.78 | 5.614% | $146.5711 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 12.748% | $87.8758 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.53 | 8.378% | $37.4229 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 5.502% | $161.2598 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.87 | 4.830% | $179.123 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.21 | $723.2600 | $723.26 | $723.20 | $723.30 | |