| 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 | $75.26 | 5.524% | $79.4174 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 9.693% | $44.7547 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.35 | 12.693% | $8.2829 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 12.778% | $163.0432 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 10.188% | $61.1543 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 13.208% | $88.2683 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.95 | 13.327% | $16.9424 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $416.40 | $461.8632 | $461.85 | $461.85 | $461.90 | |