| 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 | $72.40 | 8.575% | $78.6083 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 7.826% | $269.1445 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.72 | 13.513% | $41.682 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.31 | 8.813% | $120.0316 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.99 | 5.574% | $204.803 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.47 | 5.836% | $72.4659 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.49 | 10.741% | $253.0321 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.99 | $1,039.7674 | $1,039.76 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.70 | |