| 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 | $72.44 | 9.825% | $79.5572 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.35 | 7.501% | $189.578 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.61 | 3.693% | $202.8339 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.94 | 3.581% | $211.2431 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.86 | 3.606% | $211.2112 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 8.203% | $41.8421 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.80 | 7.582% | $103.0636 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.67 | $1,039.3291 | $1,039.32 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.30 | |