| 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 | $70.74 | 11.156% | $78.6318 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.33 | 12.840% | $16.17 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 13.363% | $267.2079 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.61 | 4.569% | $143.8974 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.34 | 3.415% | $192.7035 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.92 | 7.756% | $270.3814 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.52 | 10.799% | $274.2497 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.17 | $1,243.2417 | $1,243.24 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | |