| 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 | $75.25 | 4.773% | $78.8417 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.62 | 8.864% | $38.7774 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.78 | 11.525% | $149.1981 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.88 | 12.532% | $246.31 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.62 | 12.364% | $259.1339 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.98 | 9.179% | $207.4183 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 13.554% | $175.7248 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.88 | $1,155.4042 | $1,155.40 | $1,155.40 | $1,155.30 | |