| 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 | $70.62 | 12.331% | $79.3282 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 5.625% | $10.1928 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.52 | 8.495% | $246.8478 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.58 | 5.774% | $157.159 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.26 | 6.484% | $23.7033 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.57 | 11.129% | $195.1092 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.32 | 5.687% | $157.8118 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.52 | $870.1521 | $870.15 | $870.15 | $870.10 | |