| 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 | $74.37 | 6.747% | $79.3877 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.47 | 7.115% | $182.5989 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.49 | 8.107% | $256.7433 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.26 | 12.645% | $127.5817 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.76 | 8.451% | $219.8952 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 4.274% | $249.9761 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 10.501% | $162.8564 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.46 | $1,279.0393 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.10 | $1,279.10 | |