| 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 | $74.50 | 5.750% | $78.7838 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.45 | 4.214% | $235.9926 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.98 | 8.189% | $155.7705 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.65 | 8.778% | $14.8482 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.26 | 3.832% | $164.3245 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.41 | 4.671% | $115.5673 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.75 | 6.632% | $234.3238 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.00 | $999.6107 | $999.60 | $999.55 | $999.60 | |