| 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 | $72.73 | 5.721% | $76.8909 | $76.89 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.83 | 13.523% | $79.2731 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.85 | 6.212% | $260.0601 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.83 | 4.253% | $57.1619 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 10.677% | $273.1398 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 8.502% | $240.1041 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.61 | 10.515% | $205.1269 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.93 | $1,191.7568 | $1,191.75 | $1,191.75 | $1,191.80 | |