| 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 | $70.34 | 12.399% | $79.0615 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.84 | 8.410% | $175.4507 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.32 | 13.657% | $182.2149 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 10.303% | $126.2638 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.33 | 10.716% | $47.9732 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.35 | 9.673% | $168.1835 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 7.708% | $259.9533 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.00 | $1,039.1009 | $1,039.08 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.30 | |