| 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 | $75.38 | 4.783% | $78.9854 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.86 | 6.148% | $62.4787 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.34 | 9.411% | $120.7241 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.55 | 3.564% | $192.163 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.64 | 13.226% | $146.7862 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.30 | 11.643% | $171.1487 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.43 | 10.128% | $79.7657 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.50 | $852.0518 | $852.06 | $852.05 | $852.10 | |