| 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 | $74.59 | 6.528% | $79.4592 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.49 | 12.747% | $85.1127 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.78 | 7.544% | $203.0216 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.66 | 5.174% | $159.5069 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 7.667% | $199.69 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 12.755% | $249.166 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.71 | 9.144% | $99.0045 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.68 | $1,074.9609 | $1,074.96 | $1,074.90 | $1,075.00 | |