| 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 | $75.34 | 5.617% | $79.5718 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.60 | 10.758% | $268.6989 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 7.753% | $258.5318 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.80 | 8.850% | $108.6323 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.72 | 4.190% | $120.5687 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.40 | 10.373% | $97.5697 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.64 | 13.400% | $247.9378 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.43 | $1,181.5110 | $1,181.51 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |