| 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 | $71.92 | 8.805% | $78.2526 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.71 | 5.645% | $182.4595 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.27 | 9.196% | $184.8361 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.55 | 6.192% | $177.9247 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.54 | 4.570% | $69.5809 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.56 | 5.777% | $173.0089 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.31 | 6.188% | $264.7373 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.86 | $1,130.8000 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.80 | |