| 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 | $69.46 | 12.344% | $78.0341 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.44 | 4.591% | $42.2966 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.82 | 12.554% | $70.7064 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.94 | 13.696% | $279.6239 | $279.62 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.32 | 9.530% | $173.4079 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.36 | 12.668% | $189.6878 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 13.778% | $107.7364 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.03 | $941.4931 | $941.50 | $941.50 | $941.40 | |