| 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 | $71.49 | 9.696% | $78.4217 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 3.530% | $127.1038 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.62 | 5.398% | $221.9893 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.65 | 10.705% | $176.7405 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.69 | 3.748% | $110.6887 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.88 | 12.359% | $231.3247 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.48 | 7.377% | $227.0809 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.58 | $1,173.3496 | $1,173.34 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.30 | |