| 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 | $68.81 | 12.576% | $77.4635 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.85 | 4.609% | $20.7649 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.25 | 5.518% | $27.6985 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.64 | 3.205% | $250.4166 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.55 | 8.715% | $46.2582 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.61 | 13.384% | $158.2954 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.79 | 11.323% | $201.2609 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.50 | $782.1580 | $782.16 | $782.10 | $782.30 | |