| 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 | $71.34 | 11.125% | $79.2766 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.61 | 4.561% | $117.7461 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 12.642% | $78.365 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.25 | 8.425% | $271.3336 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.68 | 9.388% | $233.7403 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 4.306% | $59.444 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.90 | 7.608% | $195.739 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.34 | $1,035.6446 | $1,035.65 | $1,035.70 | $1,035.50 | |