| 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 | $71.92 | 10.600% | $79.5435 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.54 | 7.716% | $157.847 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.42 | 8.477% | $110.0174 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.63 | 10.163% | $20.5234 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 5.384% | $37.8645 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 4.654% | $228.5329 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.91 | 13.684% | $153.3711 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.72 | $787.6998 | $787.69 | $787.65 | $787.60 | |