| 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 | $74.49 | 5.857% | $78.8529 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.89 | 6.545% | $38.239 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.82 | 11.362% | $14.2766 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.77 | 13.218% | $262.4054 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.89 | 9.161% | $118.8654 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 3.136% | $251.3424 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.66 | 3.130% | $16.1502 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.22 | $780.1319 | $780.14 | $780.15 | $780.20 | |