| 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 | $73.81 | 7.400% | $79.2719 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 12.612% | $160.5735 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.82 | 9.626% | $191.6482 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.90 | 12.767% | $160.0164 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.27 | 13.779% | $215.3495 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 13.514% | $237.0626 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.78 | 6.782% | $121.4966 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.01 | $1,165.4187 | $1,165.42 | $1,165.35 | $1,165.40 | |