| 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 | $72.50 | 9.635% | $79.4854 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.87 | 11.498% | $165.9871 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.64 | 9.154% | $80.381 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 3.643% | $216.3237 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.48 | 10.865% | $220.0449 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 8.594% | $237.7014 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.45 | 11.180% | $40.5251 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.55 | $1,040.4486 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.40 | |