| 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 | $72.59 | 9.485% | $79.4752 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.57 | 6.359% | $97.3929 | $97.39 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 6.316% | $30.1406 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.77 | 11.138% | $242.0252 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.64 | 10.405% | $22.7876 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 7.742% | $179.5305 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.33 | 9.670% | $231.7656 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.88 | $883.1176 | $883.13 | $883.20 | $883.10 | |