| 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 | $75.25 | 3.870% | $78.1622 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.28 | 8.198% | $217.7809 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.94 | 7.405% | $254.4854 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.81 | 12.462% | $21.1541 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.29 | 3.349% | $22.003 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 11.381% | $6.9836 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.32 | 5.596% | $44.6882 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.16 | $645.2574 | $645.25 | $645.30 | $645.40 | |