| 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 | $70.90 | 11.763% | $79.24 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.43 | 12.508% | $130.9931 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.93 | 9.423% | $259.2559 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.42 | 7.671% | $139.3478 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 13.149% | $35.9474 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.28 | 5.295% | $33.9892 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.90 | 13.607% | $178.2494 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.63 | $857.0228 | $857.03 | $857.05 | $856.90 | |