| 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 | $69.81 | 13.266% | $79.071 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.46 | 5.799% | $36.4583 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.96 | 6.500% | $184.2024 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.93 | 10.643% | $90.6498 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.30 | 8.501% | $216.2425 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.57 | 10.780% | $232.1616 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.47 | 9.592% | $135.3132 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.50 | $974.0988 | $974.09 | $974.05 | $974.10 | |