| 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 | $74.93 | 5.794% | $79.2714 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.84 | 3.390% | $193.1739 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.76 | 9.126% | $155.7883 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.70 | 8.588% | $249.4266 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.39 | 8.864% | $157.1887 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.98 | 9.400% | $59.0541 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.56 | 5.348% | $57.4779 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.16 | $951.3809 | $951.38 | $951.40 | $951.50 | |