| 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 | $73.85 | 7.619% | $79.4766 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.32 | 7.758% | $233.1021 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.49 | 13.321% | $27.7523 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.80 | 3.516% | $63.9729 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.83 | 9.182% | $43.4872 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.74 | 9.841% | $169.968 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 6.177% | $155.3051 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.30 | $773.0642 | $773.07 | $773.05 | $773.20 | |