| 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 | $71.81 | 10.542% | $79.3802 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.84 | 4.537% | $15.5133 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.32 | 12.754% | $187.5325 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.65 | 10.731% | $22.866 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.53 | 3.562% | $180.7468 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.27 | 13.608% | $242.2918 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.40 | 8.402% | $266.0185 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.82 | $994.3491 | $994.35 | $994.35 | $994.30 | |