| 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 | 4.837% | $79.3511 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.41 | 3.828% | $40.9186 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.49 | 13.703% | $157.4673 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.73 | 3.220% | $10.0433 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.97 | 5.263% | $209.4418 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.60 | 7.207% | $202.1924 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.51 | 6.564% | $216.8684 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.40 | $916.2829 | $916.28 | $916.25 | $916.30 | |