| 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 | $72.53 | 11.379% | $80.7832 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.56 | 11.586% | $16.2469 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 4.147% | $256.462 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.76 | 8.708% | $87.7926 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.50 | 12.822% | $67.1291 | $67.13 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 3.694% | $49.6383 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.73 | 4.802% | $177.8804 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.20 | $735.9325 | $735.93 | $736.00 | $735.90 | |