| 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 | $74.25 | 7.137% | $79.5492 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.46 | 12.607% | $274.153 | $274.15 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.93 | 5.155% | $107.1845 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 3.140% | $146.9848 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.90 | 13.121% | $21.3799 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.30 | 3.548% | $89.3619 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 6.596% | $239.8197 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.33 | $958.4330 | $958.42 | $958.45 | $958.50 | |