| 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 | $74.69 | 6.138% | $79.2745 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.78 | 9.823% | $6.3478 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 5.870% | $158.5827 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.34 | 5.555% | $118.5805 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.54 | 9.580% | $25.7951 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.32 | 10.463% | $69.9452 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.76 | 7.589% | $35.2462 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.22 | $493.7720 | $493.78 | $493.80 | $493.70 | |