| 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 | $75.36 | 5.471% | $79.4829 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.47 | 12.323% | $169.0124 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.38 | 9.356% | $185.2272 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.48 | 9.605% | $208.7756 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.88 | 12.542% | $208.0676 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.44 | 7.323% | $69.1589 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.51 | 12.818% | $202.5196 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.52 | $1,122.2442 | $1,122.25 | $1,122.25 | $1,122.30 | |