| 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 | $73.39 | 7.805% | $79.1181 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.57 | 5.490% | $214.746 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 7.487% | $185.7483 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 12.693% | $141.3734 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.67 | 10.806% | $201.3013 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.68 | 5.115% | $214.0982 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 9.325% | $143.5875 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.91 | $1,179.9728 | $1,179.98 | $1,179.95 | $1,179.90 | |