| 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 | $71.59 | 10.526% | $79.1256 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.27 | 10.744% | $81.1421 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.54 | 7.337% | $201.2998 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.55 | 8.420% | $179.4893 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.88 | 12.473% | $86.4692 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.35 | 3.511% | $258.1047 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.94 | 6.620% | $211.0436 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.12 | $1,096.6743 | $1,096.67 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.60 | |