| 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 | $72.40 | 8.405% | $78.4852 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.30 | 8.221% | $36.0376 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.98 | 5.531% | $49.5785 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 13.525% | $226.4824 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.89 | 8.602% | $141.0631 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.85 | 13.437% | $56.5483 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.61 | 9.170% | $69.443 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.53 | $657.6381 | $657.64 | $657.70 | $657.60 | |