| 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 | $71.73 | 6.749% | $76.5711 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.53 | 3.501% | $26.4238 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.47 | 4.641% | $166.871 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.28 | 11.786% | $198.1742 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.56 | 13.171% | $152.2829 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.47 | 9.400% | $155.8622 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.79 | 12.248% | $60.3782 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.83 | $836.5634 | $836.55 | $836.50 | $836.70 | |