| 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 | $72.98 | 8.289% | $79.0293 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 12.704% | $190.2331 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.80 | 6.246% | $225.029 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 5.821% | $14.434 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 7.125% | $256.8536 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.39 | 4.717% | $159.5782 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.65 | 12.820% | $17.6563 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.02 | $942.8135 | $942.81 | $942.90 | $942.80 | |