| 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 | $75.52 | 5.331% | $79.546 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.76 | 3.706% | $70.2712 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.42 | 4.329% | $251.8711 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.93 | 11.687% | $246.7501 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.88 | 13.250% | $162.9441 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 10.354% | $242.514 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.99 | 10.816% | $150.6987 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.26 | $1,204.5952 | $1,204.59 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.60 | |