| 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 | $75.50 | 6.777% | $80.6166 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 9.141% | $44.1694 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.93 | 12.299% | $45.964 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 9.496% | $14.2235 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.61 | 9.131% | $206.9233 | $206.92 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.28 | 13.490% | $9.397 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.98 | 4.507% | $78.3593 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $442.76 | $479.6531 | $479.65 | $479.55 | $479.70 | |