| 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 | $74.83 | 5.500% | $78.9457 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.59 | 9.337% | $224.7859 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.66 | 10.742% | $15.1274 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.48 | 4.313% | $183.0485 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 7.484% | $268.6993 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.44 | 11.354% | $247.6958 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 8.626% | $270.8915 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.37 | $1,289.1941 | $1,289.21 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.10 | |