| 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 | $74.35 | 6.208% | $78.9656 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.88 | 4.350% | $200.2268 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.97 | 9.546% | $61.3129 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.29 | 5.196% | $240.1519 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 10.115% | $191.0826 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.78 | 5.397% | $231.6415 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.35 | 7.210% | $75.4222 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.15 | $1,078.8035 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 | |