| 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 | $74.82 | 6.175% | $79.4401 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.66 | 7.391% | $15.7435 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.88 | 12.848% | $49.5177 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.77 | 6.675% | $215.2381 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.76 | 7.401% | $63.1088 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 8.826% | $17.9998 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 11.618% | $70.7323 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.80 | $511.7803 | $511.78 | $511.80 | $511.60 | |