| 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 | $72.80 | 7.520% | $78.2746 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 7.869% | $56.0272 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.59 | 11.296% | $130.873 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.27 | 12.725% | $28.4856 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.74 | 7.720% | $249.6303 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.52 | 9.574% | $20.2931 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.70 | 10.635% | $207.6619 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.56 | $771.2457 | $771.24 | $771.25 | $771.30 | |