| 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 | $71.40 | 11.367% | $79.516 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 5.558% | $51.6706 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.95 | 13.539% | $40.8173 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.74 | 5.544% | $101.0478 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 12.131% | $90.7925 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.79 | 11.618% | $159.3793 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 11.640% | $236.1856 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.36 | $759.4091 | $759.42 | $759.40 | $759.40 | |