| 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 | $74.29 | 5.859% | $78.6427 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.89 | 8.135% | $74.4942 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.50 | 7.798% | $179.4837 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.30 | 10.240% | $177.8171 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.29 | 4.744% | $200.3648 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.76 | 12.409% | $199.8182 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 11.471% | $250.7875 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.01 | $1,161.4082 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | |