| 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 | $74.38 | 5.486% | $78.4605 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.26 | 3.669% | $247.0018 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.25 | 12.704% | $251.6117 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.57 | 7.494% | $129.6055 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 11.128% | $262.6066 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.67 | 10.176% | $18.3663 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.48 | 3.213% | $173.8933 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.92 | $1,161.5457 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.60 | |