| 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 | $72.31 | 8.225% | $78.2575 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 12.413% | $173.9254 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.47 | 10.835% | $67.0219 | $67.02 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.27 | 10.653% | $40.1338 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.97 | 6.742% | $58.6761 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.36 | 4.693% | $218.1383 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 8.277% | $187.1027 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.90 | $823.2557 | $823.26 | $823.30 | $823.20 | |