| 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 | $76.40 | 4.275% | $79.6661 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.98 | 5.529% | $88.6233 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 8.563% | $171.1279 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 10.320% | $138.7715 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.72 | 13.105% | $282.4458 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 6.732% | $265.261 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.26 | 12.527% | $238.8498 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.31 | $1,264.7454 | $1,264.75 | $1,264.70 | $1,264.70 | |