| 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 | $74.64 | 5.816% | $78.9811 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.68 | 6.650% | $167.0992 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.50 | 11.448% | $270.2614 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.37 | 12.154% | $136.1213 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.63 | 3.524% | $167.3258 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.97 | 3.336% | $229.3749 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.40 | 12.372% | $270.1423 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.19 | $1,319.3060 | $1,319.30 | $1,319.30 | $1,319.30 | |