| 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 | $98.92 | 13.648% | $112.4206 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.25 | 7.825% | $78.9818 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 6.551% | $174.0297 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.79 | 4.209% | $116.4952 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.32 | 13.590% | $79.8765 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.52 | 4.494% | $172.9585 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.63 | 8.408% | $138.3611 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.76 | $873.1234 | $873.13 | $873.15 | $873.20 | |