| 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 | $74.43 | 6.829% | $79.5128 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.48 | 9.805% | $260.7649 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 8.138% | $215.173 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 11.400% | $79.5507 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 4.397% | $18.1233 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.40 | 11.636% | $193.5768 | $193.58 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.57 | 11.538% | $50.8279 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.63 | $897.5294 | $897.52 | $897.50 | $897.60 | |