| 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 | $73.52 | 6.784% | $78.5076 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.76 | 4.603% | $38.4521 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.66 | 12.540% | $232.5752 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.54 | 11.417% | $236.8057 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.98 | 6.468% | $134.1284 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 9.506% | $247.9106 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.64 | 8.191% | $142.4226 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.49 | $1,110.8022 | $1,110.81 | $1,110.80 | $1,110.80 | |