| 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 | $72.95 | 8.456% | $79.1187 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.70 | 6.531% | $74.2521 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.63 | 3.155% | $188.392 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.67 | 9.680% | $204.7397 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.33 | 3.678% | $218.0659 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.87 | 7.510% | $192.3031 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.64 | 5.814% | $94.8517 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.79 | $1,051.7232 | $1,051.72 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.80 | |