| 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 | $72.96 | 9.273% | $79.7256 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 7.417% | $211.4718 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.46 | 11.400% | $139.7624 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.51 | 6.871% | $224.9741 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.83 | 7.210% | $78.081 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.44 | 7.593% | $179.0778 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 3.735% | $252.0034 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.00 | $1,165.0961 | $1,165.09 | $1,165.10 | $1,165.20 | |