| 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 | $74.81 | 4.502% | $78.1779 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.33 | 12.233% | $178.8208 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 9.369% | $32.5154 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.67 | 5.636% | $110.5692 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 9.277% | $22.1395 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 12.201% | $276.5194 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.34 | 6.636% | $260.5544 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.59 | $959.2966 | $959.30 | $959.25 | $959.30 | |