| 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 | $72.80 | 8.625% | $79.079 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.75 | 7.119% | $12.5865 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.66 | 5.152% | $185.7615 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 3.855% | $125.0726 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.48 | 10.162% | $219.7512 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.26 | 10.635% | $266.918 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 7.671% | $232.4294 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.25 | $1,121.5982 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.70 | |