| 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 | $76.82 | 3.340% | $79.3858 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.26 | 12.678% | $207.6205 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.45 | 6.221% | $92.8903 | $92.89 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 11.578% | $21.0101 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 5.379% | $240.6329 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.59 | 3.410% | $183.6458 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 12.215% | $272.1775 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.85 | $1,097.3629 | $1,097.37 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.30 | |