| 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 | $72.92 | 8.496% | $79.1153 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.79 | 6.355% | $215.6773 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.90 | 6.491% | $190.5124 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.67 | 3.856% | $29.7755 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.62 | 11.845% | $157.2764 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 8.857% | $240.0297 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.62 | 13.725% | $264.5471 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.02 | $1,176.9337 | $1,176.95 | $1,177.00 | $1,176.90 | |