| 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 | $73.35 | 7.792% | $79.0654 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 6.405% | $17.7164 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.27 | 12.597% | $183.8371 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.68 | 13.182% | $204.4972 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.62 | 3.467% | $187.9168 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.41 | 12.580% | $129.9286 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.77 | 3.343% | $237.4512 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.75 | $1,040.4127 | $1,040.43 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |