| 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 | $75.52 | 5.400% | $79.5981 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 6.753% | $40.0324 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.33 | 12.671% | $208.8132 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.38 | 3.148% | $128.2955 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 8.595% | $172.1774 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.33 | 4.364% | $33.7409 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.60 | 12.869% | $101.1306 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.21 | $763.7881 | $763.79 | $763.85 | $763.70 | |