| 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 | $74.34 | 5.551% | $78.4666 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 6.202% | $42.2578 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.49 | 8.558% | $217.6479 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 12.703% | $168.7727 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.65 | 7.375% | $60.8279 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 6.375% | $16.2435 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.41 | 4.491% | $250.1619 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.70 | $834.3783 | $834.38 | $834.35 | $834.40 | |