| 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 | $74.80 | 9.264% | $81.7295 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.57 | 8.726% | $173.4941 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.99 | 13.468% | $37.4331 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.54 | 10.259% | $240.96 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 8.383% | $38.5735 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.71 | 12.447% | $27.7857 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.64 | 11.622% | $149.1716 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.84 | $749.1475 | $749.14 | $749.15 | $749.20 | |