| 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 | $75.33 | 5.190% | $79.2396 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.35 | 7.225% | $12.17 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.31 | 12.783% | $281.1793 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 4.462% | $235.9483 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.36 | 8.342% | $133.6507 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.37 | 9.424% | $178.766 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.82 | 6.439% | $153.0806 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.41 | $1,074.0345 | $1,074.04 | $1,074.05 | $1,074.10 | |