| 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 | $70.70 | 12.346% | $79.4286 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 12.317% | $70.0184 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.88 | 8.845% | $205.5864 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.82 | 12.466% | $220.2309 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 4.547% | $77.8352 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.34 | 7.314% | $187.0912 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.87 | 7.322% | $219.8706 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.40 | $1,060.0613 | $1,060.07 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.00 | |