| 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 | $73.72 | 7.126% | $78.9733 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.38 | 5.254% | $187.7521 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.51 | 9.305% | $135.0026 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.87 | 11.182% | $255.5741 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 9.526% | $37.5674 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.66 | 8.269% | $20.203 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 5.326% | $231.2327 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.98 | $946.3052 | $946.29 | $946.25 | $946.40 | |