| 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 | $71.86 | 10.475% | $79.3873 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 5.588% | $50.9779 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 8.121% | $258.82 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.70 | 10.105% | $132.8967 | $132.90 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 9.685% | $243.062 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 13.702% | $263.1064 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.88 | 12.588% | $275.7055 | $275.71 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.10 | $1,303.9558 | $1,303.97 | $1,303.95 | $1,304.00 | |