| 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 | $75.95 | 4.307% | $79.2212 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.48 | 12.576% | $70.3375 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 12.307% | $211.0136 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.66 | 13.728% | $249.8149 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.94 | 10.143% | $244.4514 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 8.288% | $185.7572 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.31 | 11.786% | $166.9077 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.77 | $1,207.5035 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.45 | $1,207.50 | |