| 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 | $73.56 | 7.521% | $79.0924 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.68 | 3.319% | $178.4112 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.60 | 11.556% | $179.1589 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.97 | 8.247% | $240.2759 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.91 | 10.314% | $206.1879 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.86 | 11.382% | $78.9253 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.73 | 11.608% | $126.9318 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.31 | $1,088.9834 | $1,088.99 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.00 | |