| 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 | $72.57 | 9.488% | $79.4554 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.69 | 6.176% | $233.2581 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.53 | 9.141% | $62.7888 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.41 | 11.748% | $162.4928 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.50 | 10.477% | $227.0302 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.89 | 3.608% | $68.2673 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.81 | 12.485% | $26.7827 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $860.0753 | $860.08 | $860.10 | $860.20 | |