| 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 | $74.30 | 6.529% | $79.151 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.46 | 5.156% | $20.4634 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.75 | 3.143% | $98.7594 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.69 | 9.460% | $255.7971 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 11.668% | $233.0623 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.32 | 5.589% | $113.3181 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 10.204% | $157.8783 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.49 | $958.4296 | $958.43 | $958.40 | $958.60 | |