| 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 | $75.94 | 4.752% | $79.5487 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.64 | 6.714% | $183.1639 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.34 | 10.840% | $150.0109 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.39 | 9.360% | $215.8657 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.68 | 13.124% | $220.2298 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.92 | 5.215% | $191.4071 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.77 | 7.416% | $231.7715 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.68 | $1,271.9976 | $1,272.00 | $1,271.95 | $1,272.00 | |