| 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 | $75.59 | 4.737% | $79.1707 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.78 | 7.474% | $197.5157 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.75 | 3.165% | $239.0849 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 7.206% | $180.5885 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.99 | 5.168% | $206.1188 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.97 | 11.871% | $228.1833 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.73 | 11.404% | $134.498 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.26 | $1,265.1599 | $1,265.16 | $1,265.15 | $1,265.20 | |