| 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 | $73.62 | 7.244% | $78.953 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 9.854% | $53.0485 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.59 | 9.310% | $256.4303 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.25 | 6.356% | $223.6135 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.91 | 6.243% | $217.7025 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.30 | 3.288% | $107.7294 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.77 | 3.359% | $247.8239 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.73 | $1,185.3011 | $1,185.29 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.20 | |