| 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 | $73.94 | 7.350% | $79.3746 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 8.707% | $51.3641 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 11.567% | $141.2327 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.42 | 4.363% | $247.7786 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.29 | 8.870% | $195.193 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.49 | 10.318% | $10.4692 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.94 | 8.238% | $265.1182 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.92 | $990.5304 | $990.52 | $990.50 | $990.60 | |