| 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 | $74.45 | 5.285% | $78.3847 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.91 | 11.846% | $86.0208 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.51 | 10.214% | $262.8714 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.90 | 5.334% | $223.2027 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.89 | 13.241% | $164.0749 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.39 | 8.681% | $151.4904 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 13.551% | $22.2219 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.62 | $988.2668 | $988.25 | $988.20 | $988.30 | |