| 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 | $72.30 | 9.577% | $79.2242 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.54 | 7.494% | $148.9222 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.66 | 12.272% | $31.0544 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 5.498% | $207.5779 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.47 | 4.353% | $208.1529 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.83 | 13.359% | $227.6589 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.96 | 10.415% | $217.4734 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.52 | $1,120.0639 | $1,120.05 | $1,120.00 | $1,120.20 | |