| 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 | $71.69 | 9.566% | $78.5479 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.69 | 9.489% | $261.3393 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 11.551% | $235.9638 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.94 | 9.160% | $73.0717 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.58 | 11.711% | $158.1604 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.42 | 11.457% | $53.9675 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.70 | 9.326% | $219.4173 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.55 | $1,080.4679 | $1,080.47 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.50 | |