| 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 | $72.33 | 9.188% | $78.9757 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.59 | 4.268% | $140.3343 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.59 | 6.664% | $179.8248 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.80 | 11.820% | $9.8402 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.55 | 12.125% | $278.6867 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.76 | 10.821% | $251.2977 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 3.235% | $216.5974 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.43 | $1,155.5568 | $1,155.56 | $1,155.60 | $1,155.50 | |