| 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 | $71.96 | 9.128% | $78.5285 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.30 | 8.397% | $271.3177 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.44 | 13.253% | $237.1971 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.65 | 8.703% | $212.6774 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 5.432% | $225.1606 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 6.367% | $211.2449 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.50 | 12.384% | $197.2339 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.01 | $1,433.3601 | $1,433.36 | $1,433.40 | $1,433.30 | |