| 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 | $74.38 | 6.392% | $79.1344 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.76 | 6.427% | $160.4493 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.97 | 11.668% | $160.7684 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.49 | 6.388% | $119.6759 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.99 | 11.345% | $266.1034 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.36 | 8.567% | $203.4111 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.90 | 3.865% | $149.4617 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.85 | $1,139.0042 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | |