| 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 | $70.68 | 12.412% | $79.4528 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.90 | 6.750% | $84.2258 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.91 | 6.298% | $234.8229 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.88 | 4.550% | $110.6975 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.48 | 5.642% | $63.8923 | $63.89 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.97 | 9.659% | $153.4897 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.97 | 11.335% | $184.7827 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.79 | $911.3637 | $911.36 | $911.40 | $911.40 | |