| 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 | $72.72 | 6.259% | $77.2715 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.42 | 12.760% | $273.3528 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.31 | 4.380% | $137.0614 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.74 | 6.183% | $173.864 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.63 | 8.241% | $132.7359 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.81 | 6.721% | $163.0804 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.34 | 5.229% | $163.4627 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.97 | $1,120.8287 | $1,120.82 | $1,120.80 | $1,121.00 | |