| 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 | $72.45 | 9.254% | $79.1545 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.71 | 9.742% | $65.5269 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.40 | 12.704% | $61.311 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.57 | 13.713% | $101.8527 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 5.201% | $193.9801 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.64 | 3.745% | $177.0305 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.73 | 12.177% | $9.7931 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.89 | $688.6488 | $688.64 | $688.70 | $688.70 | |