| 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 | $72.35 | 11.649% | $80.7781 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.87 | 3.858% | $97.4915 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.27 | 8.498% | $112.0459 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.66 | 3.723% | $109.5937 | $109.59 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 12.123% | $174.5867 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 8.348% | $125.4561 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.32 | 10.565% | $249.1251 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.97 | $949.0771 | $949.09 | $949.15 | $949.10 | |