| 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 | $71.85 | 8.835% | $78.1979 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.76 | 6.330% | $261.3166 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 6.300% | $143.1648 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 3.610% | $121.7728 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.97 | 12.636% | $219.6064 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.65 | 13.690% | $180.3692 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.41 | 4.676% | $15.0838 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.85 | $1,019.5115 | $1,019.51 | $1,019.45 | $1,019.60 | |