| 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 | $72.65 | 9.282% | $79.3934 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.32 | 11.846% | $208.3915 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.77 | 6.654% | $21.0855 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.81 | 9.227% | $91.5431 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.75 | 8.597% | $54.027 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.92 | 7.589% | $31.1147 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 10.874% | $9.9565 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.20 | $495.5117 | $495.51 | $495.55 | $495.50 | |