| 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 | $69.78 | 12.400% | $78.4327 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.27 | 6.720% | $172.1073 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.71 | 4.347% | $208.3914 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.81 | 5.720% | $81.2035 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.46 | 8.558% | $251.2683 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.80 | 9.576% | $192.6346 | $192.63 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 4.461% | $145.6604 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.27 | $1,129.6982 | $1,129.69 | $1,129.70 | $1,129.70 | |