| 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 | $73.71 | 7.160% | $78.9876 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 10.399% | $39.1254 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.91 | 12.407% | $35.8691 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 11.460% | $176.8647 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.67 | 12.845% | $13.169 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 12.721% | $165.3843 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.87 | 5.402% | $135.8316 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.00 | $645.2317 | $645.23 | $645.25 | $645.30 | |