| 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 | $75.26 | 5.475% | $79.3805 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.74 | 5.439% | $163.1563 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.57 | 11.340% | $267.8506 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.31 | 13.538% | $78.6932 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.69 | 9.643% | $164.1246 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.54 | 7.825% | $122.4245 | $122.42 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.53 | 8.697% | $213.6222 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.64 | $1,089.2519 | $1,089.24 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.30 | |