| 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 | $34.64 | 6.181% | $36.7811 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.81 | 4.140% | $21.6715 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.71 | 9.632% | $51.2091 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.94 | 12.652% | $75.4092 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.50 | 11.610% | $215.9654 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 12.209% | $278.9516 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.67 | 6.224% | $105.8735 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.87 | $785.8614 | $785.86 | $785.80 | $786.00 | |