| 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 | $75.31 | 5.705% | $79.6064 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.90 | 7.256% | $217.6224 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 8.683% | $140.8206 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.82 | 10.788% | $228.0239 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.96 | 8.471% | $195.2044 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.28 | 9.680% | $95.7287 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 4.106% | $224.7336 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.71 | $1,181.7400 | $1,181.73 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.60 | |