| 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 | $74.90 | 6.595% | $79.8397 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.44 | 10.742% | $11.5615 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 9.264% | $95.7262 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.34 | 8.444% | $192.3146 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.63 | 8.425% | $137.2986 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.89 | 7.391% | $91.1642 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 7.792% | $249.3984 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.18 | $857.3032 | $857.30 | $857.30 | $857.30 | |