| 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 | $40.99 | 11.700% | $45.7858 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.46 | 9.826% | $116.9208 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.34 | 3.356% | $16.8884 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.62 | 4.704% | $79.1772 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.68 | 4.251% | $207.1259 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 10.487% | $263.7988 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.94 | 10.675% | $51.9508 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.79 | $781.6477 | $781.66 | $781.70 | $781.70 | |