| 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 | $72.99 | 9.518% | $79.9372 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.76 | 9.642% | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 12.514% | $282.3314 | $282.33 | $282.35 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.89 | 5.200% | $173.4643 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.75 | 4.198% | $125.8191 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.41 | 13.531% | $220.7156 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.30 | 8.200% | $158.2966 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.03 | $1,189.4142 | $1,189.42 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.40 | |