| 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 | $75.69 | 4.600% | $79.1717 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 5.683% | $16.1695 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.64 | 9.529% | $77.3713 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.60 | 4.716% | $123.146 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.72 | 6.528% | $199.9744 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 7.578% | $19.0951 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.96 | 4.506% | $28.1748 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.66 | $543.1028 | $543.10 | $543.00 | $543.20 | |