| 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 | $71.68 | 10.515% | $79.2172 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.75 | 6.800% | $144.981 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.34 | 11.382% | $127.3542 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.76 | 5.406% | $175.775 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.65 | 11.672% | $257.5715 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.62 | 7.169% | $53.1773 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.40 | 3.746% | $26.3515 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.20 | $864.4277 | $864.43 | $864.45 | $864.60 | |