| 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 | $75.27 | 5.113% | $79.1186 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.52 | 6.843% | $217.4469 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 8.813% | $57.1595 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.88 | 13.259% | $159.5593 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.48 | 9.453% | $174.5556 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.32 | 10.479% | $83.2128 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.69 | 12.604% | $209.0944 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.69 | $980.1471 | $980.15 | $980.10 | $980.20 | |