| 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 | $72.91 | 9.225% | $79.6359 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.92 | 13.707% | $260.2981 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.37 | 10.121% | $26.8365 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.33 | 7.858% | $86.6423 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.62 | 4.199% | $170.4904 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.62 | 12.750% | $260.0241 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.51 | 3.730% | $165.4597 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.28 | $1,049.3870 | $1,049.39 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 | |