| 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 | $71.61 | 6.828% | $76.4995 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 13.650% | $181.124 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.52 | 12.645% | $230.3816 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.59 | 8.396% | $28.8225 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.68 | 7.347% | $157.4566 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.77 | 9.752% | $139.1326 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.47 | 11.425% | $62.9217 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.01 | $876.3385 | $876.33 | $876.30 | $876.30 | |