| 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 | $75.37 | 5.174% | $79.2696 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.37 | 12.324% | $27.3734 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 7.142% | $265.0693 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 6.277% | $81.0468 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 11.688% | $231.7303 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.94 | 3.566% | $170.8218 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.66 | 6.640% | $164.9294 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.48 | $1,020.2406 | $1,020.24 | $1,020.20 | $1,020.20 | |