| 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 | $72.65 | 9.778% | $79.7537 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.60 | 7.865% | $120.3773 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.44 | 8.425% | $173.9571 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.45 | 7.656% | $178.1169 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 3.629% | $51.3585 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 13.306% | $157.2121 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.83 | 7.816% | $213.2924 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.28 | $974.0680 | $974.07 | $974.05 | $974.20 | |