| 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 | $72.98 | 9.196% | $79.6912 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.84 | 11.752% | $46.757 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.73 | 5.276% | $186.0543 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.26 | 9.186% | $253.5954 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.99 | 11.823% | $49.1909 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.84 | 4.713% | $37.5291 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.66 | 6.609% | $173.4102 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.30 | $826.2281 | $826.23 | $826.25 | $826.30 | |