| 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 | $74.70 | 6.325% | $79.4248 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 12.613% | $213.7845 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.89 | 11.738% | $178.6579 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.37 | 7.301% | $149.5454 | $149.55 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.45 | 4.645% | $214.9932 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 7.412% | $20.2901 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.88 | 11.813% | $160.8765 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.02 | $1,017.5724 | $1,017.57 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.60 | |