| 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 | $72.30 | 9.453% | $79.1345 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 3.620% | $178.4855 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.62 | 5.385% | $100.7691 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.37 | 8.104% | $258.7685 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.25 | 12.303% | $164.2431 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.77 | 3.760% | $167.8526 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 9.756% | $256.1595 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.95 | $1,205.4128 | $1,205.41 | $1,205.40 | $1,205.50 | |