| 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 | $75.74 | 4.496% | $79.1453 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.39 | 11.326% | $120.6663 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.50 | 12.758% | $274.5657 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.62 | 3.219% | $232.8827 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.36 | 6.603% | $11.0441 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.58 | 6.755% | $179.9676 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 12.674% | $249.7983 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.89 | $1,148.0700 | $1,148.08 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.10 | |