| 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 | $76.42 | 3.584% | $79.1589 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.76 | 13.821% | $153.3852 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 9.289% | $41.956 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.81 | 12.625% | $209.2685 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.56 | 6.742% | $33.6878 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 10.826% | $261.4053 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.85 | 3.244% | $220.7873 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.66 | $999.6490 | $999.67 | $999.65 | $999.80 | |