| 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 | $74.70 | 6.725% | $79.7236 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.42 | 9.777% | $259.5348 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.40 | 12.652% | $231.3872 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.26 | 5.498% | $89.9476 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 8.112% | $201.6289 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.96 | 4.356% | $44.8313 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.68 | 6.266% | $218.5679 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.92 | $1,125.6213 | $1,125.62 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.50 | |