| 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 | $72.69 | 9.223% | $79.3942 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.54 | 11.640% | $116.7085 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.97 | 8.574% | $54.2544 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 4.686% | $131.6845 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.92 | 3.180% | $41.1895 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.42 | 11.159% | $257.2442 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 6.748% | $259.878 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.78 | $940.3533 | $940.34 | $940.40 | $940.40 | |