| 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 | $74.79 | 6.388% | $79.5676 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.28 | 5.361% | $62.458 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.80 | 13.436% | $224.3764 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.96 | 9.134% | $238.9598 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.85 | 6.657% | $9.4391 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.75 | 6.850% | $171.7614 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.74 | 6.793% | $210.1045 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.17 | $996.6668 | $996.67 | $996.65 | $996.80 | |