| 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 | $72.47 | 9.727% | $79.5192 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.59 | 8.597% | $172.224 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 9.245% | $184.0997 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.43 | 8.575% | $111.2134 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.54 | 11.175% | $230.7326 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.51 | 7.107% | $240.4659 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.25 | 7.521% | $176.6032 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.31 | $1,194.8580 | $1,194.85 | $1,194.80 | $1,194.80 | |