| 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 | $72.52 | 9.640% | $79.5109 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.34 | 11.533% | $261.3664 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 12.751% | $7.7009 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 9.867% | $260.2749 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 6.829% | $152.4984 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.55 | 13.119% | $258.5335 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.82 | 12.784% | $140.777 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.71 | $1,160.6620 | $1,160.66 | $1,160.65 | $1,160.70 | |