| 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 | $71.78 | 10.446% | $79.2781 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.44 | 13.685% | $140.3328 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.63 | 5.120% | $180.4175 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.41 | 8.747% | $188.5782 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.69 | 8.261% | $52.7123 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.54 | 8.714% | $74.5126 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 12.628% | $282.4485 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.27 | $998.2800 | $998.28 | $998.30 | $998.20 | |