| 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 | $71.72 | 9.265% | $78.3649 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 6.331% | $9.304 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.26 | 12.274% | $207.9988 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.36 | 11.402% | $30.4796 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.68 | 9.111% | $58.5708 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.45 | 5.631% | $68.0792 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.88 | 12.392% | $43.698 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.10 | $496.4953 | $496.49 | $496.50 | $496.60 | |