| 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 | $73.78 | 7.558% | $79.3563 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.78 | 5.250% | $218.6885 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.28 | 6.260% | $96.9941 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.29 | 13.813% | $245.028 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.28 | 12.510% | $209.5836 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.84 | 11.584% | $258.6963 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.48 | 8.534% | $138.3591 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.73 | $1,246.7059 | $1,246.71 | $1,246.75 | $1,246.80 | |