| 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 | $70.42 | 12.817% | $79.4457 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 4.842% | $261.9792 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.42 | 6.393% | $28.109 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.29 | 10.768% | $20.2595 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.43 | 8.818% | $252.9257 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.40 | 6.415% | $71.7237 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.88 | 10.264% | $224.8062 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.72 | $939.2490 | $939.26 | $939.25 | $939.20 | |