| 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 | $72.40 | 7.538% | $77.8575 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.35 | 7.409% | $217.3421 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.39 | 10.633% | $257.1 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.78 | 9.132% | $237.6677 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.62 | 3.834% | $166.7782 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.29 | 10.682% | $255.9964 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.67 | 12.736% | $21.0478 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.50 | $1,233.7897 | $1,233.80 | $1,233.80 | $1,233.80 | |