| 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 | $74.40 | 6.123% | $78.9555 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 5.488% | $9.9159 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 5.772% | $261.7857 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.40 | 13.731% | $208.5827 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.82 | 7.751% | $199.1454 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.30 | 6.835% | $233.2208 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.92 | 9.622% | $55.8195 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.74 | $1,047.4255 | $1,047.44 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.40 | |