| 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 | 4.838% | $78.4188 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.31 | 11.874% | $52.9276 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.30 | 7.505% | $168.0303 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.85 | 10.239% | $22.9848 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.75 | 9.565% | $19.4478 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.34 | 3.748% | $81.2762 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.30 | 6.744% | $122.0084 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.65 | $545.0939 | $545.10 | $545.15 | $545.00 | |