| 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 | $71.27 | 11.251% | $79.2886 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.46 | 7.820% | $189.181 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.51 | 9.851% | $125.7904 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.78 | 9.422% | $76.3547 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.94 | 12.175% | $239.9872 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.69 | 5.509% | $151.6059 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.62 | 12.845% | $255.7293 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.27 | $1,117.9371 | $1,117.94 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | |