| 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 | $74.32 | 6.286% | $78.9918 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 13.649% | $83.5888 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.83 | 12.509% | $192.1991 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.52 | 5.853% | $109.579 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.39 | 11.107% | $219.3141 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.68 | 10.166% | $67.9504 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.96 | 5.221% | $239.8618 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.25 | $991.4850 | $991.48 | $991.50 | $991.60 | |