| 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 | $71.37 | 10.725% | $79.0244 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.34 | 5.606% | $160.8802 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.49 | 9.700% | $258.3325 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 9.699% | $19.4716 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.85 | 5.107% | $259.4566 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.78 | 5.847% | $214.6365 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.62 | 9.605% | $165.0871 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.20 | $1,156.8889 | $1,156.89 | $1,156.90 | $1,156.90 | |