| 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 | $74.85 | 6.425% | $79.6591 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 11.198% | $276.4382 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.87 | 5.103% | $258.4167 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.89 | 4.791% | $137.1609 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.44 | 4.865% | $244.7969 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.97 | 12.800% | $166.9102 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.70 | 9.471% | $94.9114 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.32 | $1,258.2934 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.25 | $1,258.30 | |