| 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 | $69.72 | 13.397% | $79.0604 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 9.827% | $40.2845 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.64 | 8.237% | $215.002 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.67 | 3.849% | $190.7395 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.89 | 8.713% | $47.7141 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.33 | 6.795% | $47.3422 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.64 | 10.712% | $66.0286 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.57 | $686.1713 | $686.16 | $686.20 | $686.10 | |