| 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 | $245.30 | 13.498% | $278.4106 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.85 | 12.815% | $120.5428 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.65 | 4.629% | $20.5596 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.65 | 4.657% | $76.0333 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.79 | 8.265% | $34.4174 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.45 | 6.792% | $70.9633 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.76 | 5.149% | $183.7584 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.45 | $784.6854 | $784.68 | $784.65 | $784.70 | |