| 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 | $73.46 | 6.612% | $78.3172 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 8.186% | $8.5467 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.97 | 7.500% | $178.4178 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.33 | 4.179% | $220.1615 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.92 | 12.484% | $115.7685 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.25 | 6.624% | $236.9718 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.81 | 10.768% | $172.5876 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.64 | $1,010.7711 | $1,010.78 | $1,010.70 | $1,010.80 | |