| 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 | $71.70 | 9.471% | $78.4907 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.89 | 4.660% | $130.7099 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.52 | 7.382% | $179.8863 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.74 | 8.600% | $249.4976 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.90 | 3.791% | $220.971 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.34 | 4.294% | $216.2432 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 11.564% | $69.7275 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.59 | $1,145.5262 | $1,145.53 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.50 | |