| 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 | $72.71 | 7.645% | $78.2687 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 7.677% | $216.9692 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.39 | 5.133% | $87.6704 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.74 | 12.760% | $190.2712 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.46 | 12.676% | $256.2928 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.60 | 6.319% | $241.982 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.91 | 8.798% | $188.1226 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.31 | $1,259.5769 | $1,259.57 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.70 | |