| 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 | $72.76 | 9.139% | $79.4095 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 4.590% | $44.6704 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.48 | 12.344% | $178.0428 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.63 | 3.855% | $5.847 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 6.361% | $95.6398 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.83 | 10.260% | $192.7676 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.97 | 12.697% | $259.1693 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.30 | $855.5464 | $855.55 | $855.50 | $855.50 | |