| 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 | $75.83 | 5.321% | $79.8649 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.65 | 11.287% | $153.1866 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.41 | 11.288% | $207.452 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 12.767% | $195.9665 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 6.570% | $182.9061 | $182.91 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.26 | 12.496% | $247.7837 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.65 | 8.430% | $172.0242 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.21 | $1,239.1840 | $1,239.18 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.30 | |