| 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 | $72.28 | 8.433% | $78.3754 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.71 | 5.345% | $148.2309 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.94 | 6.443% | $128.7322 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.47 | 9.780% | $218.9782 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 10.703% | $18.0224 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.36 | 9.739% | $186.9514 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.32 | 10.190% | $211.9174 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.36 | $991.2079 | $991.21 | $991.25 | $991.20 | |