| 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 | $74.30 | 6.357% | $79.0233 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.29 | 3.744% | $225.4253 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.59 | 7.776% | $108.4119 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.62 | 9.521% | $218.6258 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.51 | 11.478% | $18.405 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.70 | 9.144% | $179.7602 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.91 | 10.503% | $61.7822 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.92 | $891.4337 | $891.44 | $891.45 | $891.40 | |