| 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 | $79.78 | 5.830% | $84.4312 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.79 | 10.831% | $144.9559 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.45 | 12.628% | $158.186 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 9.484% | $129.4648 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.80 | 10.544% | $58.3672 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.39 | 6.784% | $78.3688 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.61 | 9.417% | $24.7392 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.07 | $678.5131 | $678.52 | $678.50 | $678.60 | |