| 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 | $72.99 | 8.476% | $79.1766 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.89 | 8.265% | $143.8734 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.76 | 12.591% | $268.8223 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.73 | 10.395% | $115.6167 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.86 | 10.754% | $117.2442 | $117.24 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.91 | 10.606% | $87.2792 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.31 | 13.763% | $233.5668 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.45 | $1,045.5792 | $1,045.58 | $1,045.55 | $1,045.60 | |