| 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 | $72.99 | 8.729% | $79.3613 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 8.803% | $28.5717 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.49 | 5.195% | $224.5808 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.74 | 9.225% | $119.8635 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.97 | 10.326% | $190.8309 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 4.782% | $16.2726 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.52 | 7.477% | $221.9615 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $881.4423 | $881.43 | $881.40 | $881.60 | |