| 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 | $15.65 | 13.764% | $17.8041 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 5.840% | $76.9986 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.76 | 8.330% | $58.2382 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 9.397% | $40.2472 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 12.721% | $180.0267 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.69 | 8.485% | $268.7065 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 7.702% | $127.6269 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.85 | $769.6482 | $769.66 | $769.70 | $769.50 | |