| 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 | $73.37 | 7.242% | $78.6835 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 13.162% | $167.344 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 7.505% | $232.8343 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.35 | 10.253% | $5.8985 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.49 | 9.364% | $27.8769 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.94 | 10.648% | $17.6373 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.60 | 10.424% | $200.53 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.21 | $730.8045 | $730.80 | $730.90 | $730.70 | |