| 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 | $72.33 | 9.724% | $79.3634 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.38 | 6.327% | $199.2355 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.37 | 3.772% | $61.6094 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.61 | 8.442% | $203.448 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.27 | 6.287% | $244.7471 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 12.497% | $6.6261 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.45 | 13.799% | $40.3417 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.30 | $835.3712 | $835.38 | $835.40 | $835.20 | |