| 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 | $71.81 | 9.535% | $78.6571 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.55 | 6.629% | $180.7895 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.92 | 12.829% | $256.0316 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 8.556% | $150.6757 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.36 | 3.607% | $8.6615 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 13.165% | $41.2826 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.49 | 6.379% | $154.7708 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.41 | $870.8688 | $870.87 | $870.90 | $871.00 | |